Photographer scoops national award for toad shot

The striking black and white image of the toad from below the water was taken by Paul Hobson.
Reno Gazette-Journal

Tiny Northern Nevada toad part of massive endangered species lawsuit

The Dixie Valley toad was only recently identified as unique species It is one of three new toad species identified since 1968 Threats to habitat include geothermal energy development Nevada’s tiny ...
ABC7 San Francisco

Please don't lick this psychedelic toad, National Park Service warns

As tasty as it might look, you should refrain from licking the Sonoran desert toad, the National Park Service has warned. On Tuesday, the NPS used Facebook to warn passerby to use caution around the ...

Toxic toads invade Arizona yards every year. Here's why

Arizona is home to seven species of toads and all of them are toxic. Here's everything to know about these amphibians and ...
The New York Times

SUPERSTITIONS IN REGARD TO TOADS.; " Toad-Stones "-- Animals Are Said to be Able to Exist for a Long Time in the interior of Rocks.

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