While often confused, frogs and toads, both amphibians, exhibit distinct traits. Frogs boast smooth, moist skin and long legs ...

If you hear a steady, high-pitched trill on summer’s hot, muggy nights, you’ll know an American toad is nearby, hanging out in gardens and window wells or beneath plants. This time of year, you might ...

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 ...