Have You Ever Seen a Legless Amphibian? (Kaup's Caecilian)

Have you ever seen an animal like this? Museum Keeper Jason introduces us to C.C., the caecilian, a fascinating legless amphibian! Unlike frogs and salamanders, some caecilians—like C.C.—are fully aquatic and have evolved a paddle-shaped tail to help them swim. 

Caecilians once had legs but became so well-adapted to burrowing and underground life that they lost them over time, giving them their worm-like shape. Their tiny, protected eyes mean they rely heavily on their sense of smell to navigate.

Because they live underground, scientists still have many mysteries to uncover about their biology and behavior. What do you think of this unusual amphibian?