I am a biologist and wildlife enthusiast, but in 1988 had only a superficial knowledge of toad behaviour (my particular interest was wildlife sounds and sound recording). I was aware though that ...

The natterjack toad, the UK's loudest amphibian, has made a "remarkable comeback" at a national park in southern England. It follows a conservation project at the South Downs National Park to ...

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Correct! It's the croak of a common frog. You can tell the difference between a frog and a toad by looking at their skin. Frogs have a dark patch behind the eye and smooth, moist skin, while the toads ...

As for the mystery sound, yes, biologist and retired Calusa Waterkeeper John Cassani confirmed, it was the mating call of bufo toads. The biggest, baddest toad on the planet, Rhinella marina is ...

Believe it or not, there is a toad in this picture. Can you spot it? While some toads are brightly colored, this one is a master of camouflage, tucked among the rocks and hidden further from ...