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Task 1:
Amphibians are currently among the most endangered vertebrates globally. Try to reflect on the factors threatening amphibian populations today and causing the extinction of some species.

Task 2:
You already know the meanings of the terms oviparous and ovoviviparous. Try to classify our amphibian species into the respective categories based on their reproductive methods.

Task 3:
Imagine you are in the field and come across a spotted salamander. Based on what criteria could you determine whether it's a male or female? Does this amphibian species exhibit secondary sexual characteristics that allow for a straightforward distinction between genders? If yes, you can also draw these characteristics.

Task 4:
Among the so-called "large newts" in our fauna, we classify species of newts that have larger sizes compared to other newt species. These large newts can be distinguished by their greater dimensions.