Both frogs and toads need water to survive.  Both species lay their eggs in water and their eggs hatch into tadpoles.  Tadpoles cannot survive in open air. The differences in frogs and toads ...

‘Tis the season for the many varieties of amphibians, and April is National Frog Month – a way to bring attention to the need for conservation efforts to protect them. Frogs represent transition – ...

There are more than 4,000 species of frogs, including toads, in the world, and 10 of them are native to New Hampshire. Toads have a warty skin and frogs have a smooth, moist skin. You will not get ...

Most everyone recognizes frogs. Frogs, like salamanders and newts, are amphibians. Unlike salamanders, they have made a major evolutionary detour from the body plan of their ancient ancestors. The ...

A new study shows that nearly half of frog and toad species in Latin America may lose their habitat range by 2050. Trachycephalus mesophaeus is among the species identified in a new study as likely to ...

Frogs display a remarkable diversity of species as a whole, but does the same hold true for their visual abilities? A new study sought to answer this question by collaborating with researchers in ...

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You might not guess it, but toads are surprisingly adept diggers. Despite their squat, bumpy bodies, toads are surprisingly skilled at digging. These humble amphibians use burrowing as a key part of ...

If you go To get to the Ackermann Nature Preserve, follow Leger Road from Route 30 in North Huntingon. The road changes to Ardara Road. After passing along Brush Creek, go to the top of the hill and ...