[Answer] Who became the first American to travel into space in 1961?

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...On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard made history as the first American to travel into space. Aboard the Mercury-Redstone 3, famously named Freedom 7, Shepard's suborbital flight lasted just over 15 minutes but marked a pivotal moment in the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. His spacecraft reached an altitude of 116 miles and a top speed of 5,134 mph before splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean. Shepard's mission demonstrated the feasibility of human spaceflight for NASA and was a morale booster for the U.S., coming less than a month after Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space.

[Answer] What type of amphibian can survive being frozen?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What type of amphibian can survive being frozen?"

...Wood frogs are found across the U.S., as far north as Alaska. In fact, they’re the only frog found above the Arctic Circle. As such, these amphibians have adapted to live in cold climates, and freeze over in the winter. They stop breathing and their hearts stop pumping, and they produce a special antifreeze substance in their cells. In the spring the frogs thaw and begin mating again.

[Answer] What is the largest amphibian in the world?

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...The largest amphibian in the world is the Chinese giant salamander, which can grow over five feet in length and weigh up to 100 pounds. These ancient salamanders were once found across China, but are now critically endangered, due to habitat loss and poaching, as their meat is considered a delicacy in some parts of the world.

[Answer] What is the most toxic amphibian?

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...There are around 170 different species of poison dart frogs, and though not all are poisonous, the ones that rank among the most toxic creatures in the world. They can be found in the rainforests of Central and South America. The most poisonous frog, the golden poison frog, contains enough poison to kill 20 people, and the Choco people in Colombia use the poison for hunting.

[Answer] What is a key difference between frogs and toads?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is a key difference between frogs and toads?"

...Frogs and toads are both part of the amphibian order Anura. There isn't a true scientific distinction between the two — in fact, all toads are technically classified as frogs. But there are some key differences between what is called a toad and what is a frog. The most noticeable is their skin texture. Frogs tend to have smooth and moist skin, while toads have rougher skin marked by bumps and warts. Frogs also live closer to the water and have longer hind legs than toads.

[Answer] Which of the following is NOT an amphibian?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which of the following is NOT an amphibian?"

...Amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates that thrive in moist environments. These types of creatures are marked by a water-breathing larval stage and an air-breathing adult stage. They have thin, permeable skin means they must live near water to survive. Frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders are all amphibians, but chameleons are reptiles, which are also cold-blooded but have dry skin and scales.

[Answer] What is a group of frogs called?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is a group of frogs called?"

...The idea of a horde of frogs flopping towards you is enough to make anyone alarmed. It probably doesn’t help that the collective noun for frogs is an army. The other answer options listed above refer to different animals, including a parliament of owls, a murder of crows, and a shrewdness of apes.