Toads have dry, bumpy skin, while frogs have smooth, moist skin that helps them thrive in water. Frogs have long hind legs for leaping and swimming, whereas toads have shorter legs suited for ...

From above, the oriental fire-bellied toad seems fairly nondescript—a green toad with black spots blending nicely with the verdant colors of its habitat ... popular in the pet trade, but ...

RENO, Nev.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed to designate 930 acres of protected critical habitat in Nevada for the endangered Dixie Valley toad. The Dixie Valley toad is a small ...

Our rainy climate is the perfect breeding ground for invasive and toxic cane toads, which can kill pets in a matter of minutes. Here's what to know about cane toads and how to keep your pets safe ...

The toads are threatened by multiple proposed gold-mining projects surrounding their habitat. The species lives only in southern Nevada’s Oasis Valley, a rare and biologically diverse wetland area ...