What is an amphibian, anyway? Are they leading double lives? What's the difference between a newt and a salamander? A frog and a toad? What kinds of amphibians live in California? Why are California newts so toxic? How do they always, always find their way home?  Join me and Gary Bucciarelli as we explore a stream in the Santa Monica Mountains, finding plentiful frogs and newts as we discuss the questions above and many more.  Links:  Map of Amphibian Diversity  Arboreal Salamanders  California Herps Gary's Website  Gary's email address is [email protected] You can find me @goldenstatenaturalist on Instagram and TikTok. My website is www.goldenstatenaturalist.com Your support on Patreon is so appreciated!  The theme song is called "i dunno" by grapes, and you can find the Creative Commons License here.