While often confused, frogs and toads, both amphibians, exhibit distinct traits. Frogs boast smooth, moist skin and long legs for jumping and swimming, preferring wet habitats. Toads, conversely, have ...

A good question! Frogs are amphibians. This means they can’t regulate their own body temperatures and start life as water-dwelling creatures. As they mature, they grow legs and lungs to live on land.

An African toad has found a nifty way to scare off predators: it looks and sounds like a venomous snake. This strategy of “Batesian mimicry” is common in some other animal groups, but is extremely ...

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The encounters left frogs absolutely gutted. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. For knife-toothed kukri snakes, the tastiest parts ...