Frogs in New York fall into four major groups (families) linked by anatomy and other features of their biology. Toads are frogs that, due to the nature of their coarse dry skin, are adapted to spend ...
Though it may not seem the case, toads have lived on our planet since long before even the age of dinosaurs. They have survived some of the harshest periods of our Earth’s history. And yet, in recent ...
Two species of frog and two toads are native to the UK. So-called common frogs (Rana temporaria) and common toads (Bufo bufo) are widespread and often spotted in gardens. But sightings of these ...
Bob Katter might not be the first person you’d expect to make a cameo, but it makes sense given far-north Queensland is one of the most densely populated regions for cane toads in Australia.
Cane toads have toxic skin that poisons native predators like goannas, crocodiles and quolls, who lack natural defenses. To combat this, researchers are testing innovative solutions, such as "cane ...