Viva La differences.

Toad can’t hop out of the way…

Frogs and toads are both amphibians belonging to the Anura order, but they have some differences:

  1. Physical Appearance:
    • Skin: Frogs have smooth, moist skin, while toads have dry, bumpy skin.
    • Body: Toads generally have stouter bodies and shorter hind legs compared to frogs.
  2. Habitat:
    • Frogs: Typically found in or near water bodies.
    • Toads: Often found in drier environments, including forests and gardens.
  3. Egg and Tadpole Differences:
    • Frogs: Lay eggs in clusters.
    • Toads: Lay eggs in long chains.
  4. Behavior:
    • Frogs: Tend to be more aquatic, enjoying swimming and leaping.
    • Toads: Prefer to walk or hop instead of leaping, and can tolerate drier conditions.
  5. Toxicity:
    • Toads: Some species of toads secrete toxins from their skin as a defense mechanism, while this is less common in frogs.

So, while they share many similarities as amphibians, these distinctions help differentiate between frogs and toads.

The Nicola Naturalist society is involved in frog counts at over years since 2022 have been monitoring Spade foots and appreciate input on sightings.

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