Toads are intriguing creatures that attract the curiosity of many people. Many species also tend to be very secretive, so they are not frequently encountered most times of the year. Because of this, there are many misconceptions about these animals. In general, “true toads” in the family Bufonidae do not have teeth. They are primarily ambush … Read more
Many people know that most frogs start their lives as tadpoles, which metamorph into mature frogs over time. Toads are a type of frog, so you may be wondering if they too have tadpoles. So, do toads have tadpoles? Most toads lay eggs in water, which hatch into tadpoles. Over time, the tadpoles go through … Read more
In the winter, we do not see many frogs and toads. This is because they are ectothermic (cold-blooded) animals, meaning they can not regulate their internal body temperature. When the environmental temperatures rise or fall, so does their internal temperature. Toads in cold regions hibernate to protect themselves from freezing temperatures in the winter. This … Read more
American toads are medium-sized toads found throughout the eastern United States and Canada. They generally have a brown or reddish coloration, with scattered dark spots each encircling one to three wart-like bumps on the back. But are American toads poisonous? American toads are mildly poisonous. They have large parotid glands behind the eyes, and warty … Read more
If you ever look at a toad, you will notice it looks so much different from other amphibians. It has dry rough skin with a bumpy texture, and rather than hop like most frogs, it will mostly move around by crawling. But have you ever wondered how toads breathe? Toads breathe using their lungs as … Read more
Many people know that most frogs love to hang around water and are very efficient swimmers. Toads are a type of frog, so you may be wondering if they too can swim. So, can toads swim? All toads can swim. However, toads generally live a more terrestrial life than true frogs, so they are not … Read more
When the winter ends and warmer spring temperatures arrive, amphibians emerge from hibernation and migrate to breeding sites to lay their eggs. Most amphibians will lay their eggs in the water, but many will lay their eggs on land. Amphibian eggs laid in the water can be difficult to tell apart unless you have a … Read more