Toads may be the ugly ducklings of the amphibian world, but what they lack in beauty they make up for in pure insect-eating prowess. Slugs, snails, weevils, beetles— just about any nighttime muncher ...

Cane toads secrete a toxin that can harm or even kill animals that lick, bite or eat them, including dogs and cats.

It can be observed throughout Texas in all but the eastern one-fourth of the state. It also occurs in most of the southwestern states, and as far south as the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. The habitats ...

Each spring, usually between May 10 and May 20 (later on some chilly years), animals that normally stay away from water, come to the water in large numbers. And, though they are silent for nearly all ...

The Great Plains Toad (Anaxyrus {Bufo} cognatus) is one of nine species of “true” toads that occur in Texas. It can be observed throughout two main eco-regions in Texas; the first being the plains of ...

You're probably aware that Florida has battled invasive species for decades. From Burmese pythons, tegus and green iguanas to rhesus macaque monkeys and lionfish, non-native species pose a significant ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Toads might want to be careful what meal they catch with ...

There are no toads and the springs are dried up, but there’s plenty more to explore around the Kern County campsites Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend ...