Word Origin & History. moniker 1849, said to be originally a hobo term (but attested in London underclass from 1851), of uncertain origin; perhaps from monk (monks and nuns take new names with their vows, and early 19c. British tramps referred to themselves as in the monkery).
northern American bull frog (female) Frogs, toads, and salamanders belong to a class of animals called Amphibians. They are vertebrates (back-boned animals) with smooth (moist) or warty skins. They lay unshelled eggs, usually in water, and most species have a gilled, swimming larval stage (such as a tadpole).
How long do salamanders and newts live? The life span of salamanders and newts can exceed twenty years if they are cared for properly, so purchasing one as a pet brings with it a very long commitment. [ Back to Top] Are salamanders and newts poisonous? Some do secrete toxic substances that can irritate human mucous membranes, and they can be highly toxic to other species of amphibians.