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Tiny... but deadly. Baby cane toads may look harmless, but pets can ingest them in seconds. Even one lick or swallow can be life-threatening.
Tiny... but deadly. Baby cane toads may look harmless, but pets can ingest them in seconds. Even one lick or swallow can be life-threatening.
Did it work? We hope so! We’re starting a new series here at ARC, and to kick it off, we’re featuring some cute eastern narrow-mouthed toads! While we think every amphibian and reptile is adorable (and deserving of protection), there’s something about the roly-poly nature of this species that makes them extra endearing. Maybe it’s their signature, high-pitched “waaaaaaaah” call that males make while hiding everything but their snouts underwater, or the fact that they can barely get a good hop in, given their short, small legs. Regardless of what you find the most cute about this species, looking through some pictures of them is sure to make your day at least a tiny bit better. But what makes an eastern narrow-mouthed toad’s day better? For them, a productive day is filled with crunchy prey that they’re especially evolved to hunt: ants! See that small, extra fold of skin right behind their eyes? That acts as a protective shield that pushes forward over their eyes while the tiny mandibles of their prey try to bite them, too. While they do sport a narrow mouth, much as their name suggests, they are not true members of the toad family. They’re technically frogs, but this misnomer likely came to be due to their tendency to spend their days on land rather than in water and their stout, rotund shape. In fact, their genus (group) name, “Gastrophryne,” translates to “stomach-toad” due to their round midriff. And that’s why we love them! But their mood-boosting appearance and effectiveness in pest control aren’t the only reasons these amphibians are so valuable to their native habitats. Eastern narrow-mouthed toads also play an irreplaceable role in southeastern US food webs, serving as prey for a variety of birds, snakes, and fish. Want to see more feel-good amphibian and reptile content like this? Give our page a follow today! Photos and videos: 1 & 4. Jeff Holmes 2. Sara Viernum 3. Matthew Goetz 5. Nicole Dahrouge #ARCProtects #Conservation #Wildlife #Frogs #NarrowmouthedToad
Did it work? We hope so! We’re starting a new series here at ARC, and to kick it off, we’re featuring some cute eastern narrow-mouthed toads! While we think every amphibian and reptile is adorable (and deserving of protection), there’s something about the roly-poly nature of this species that makes them extra endearing. Maybe it’s their signature, high-pitched “waaaaaaaah” call that males make while hiding everything but their snouts underwater, or the fact that they can barely get a good hop in, given their short, small legs. Regardless of what you find the most cute about this species, looking through some pictures of them is sure to make your day at least a tiny bit better. But what makes an eastern narrow-mouthed toad’s day better? For them, a productive day is filled with crunchy prey that they’re especially evolved to hunt: ants! See that small, extra fold of skin right behind their eyes? That acts as a protective shield that pushes forward over their eyes while the tiny mandibles of their prey try to bite them, too. While they do sport a narrow mouth, much as their name suggests, they are not true members of the toad family. They’re technically frogs, but this misnomer likely came to be due to their tendency to spend their days on land rather than in water and their stout, rotund shape. In fact, their genus (group) name, “Gastrophryne,” translates to “stomach-toad” due to their round midriff. And that’s why we love them! But their mood-boosting appearance and effectiveness in pest control aren’t the only reasons these amphibians are so valuable to their native habitats. Eastern narrow-mouthed toads also play an irreplaceable role in southeastern US food webs, serving as prey for a variety of birds, snakes, and fish. Want to see more feel-good amphibian and reptile content like this? Give our page a follow today! Photos and videos: 1 & 4. Jeff Holmes 2. Sara Viernum 3. Matthew Goetz 5. Nicole Dahrouge #ARCProtects #Conservation #Wildlife #Frogs #NarrowmouthedToad
Western toad, Scientific name: Anaxyrus boreas. Beautiful species.
Western toad, Scientific name: Anaxyrus boreas. Beautiful species.
If you step outside tonight, you might hear the long trill of an American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus). This toad occurs across the eastern United States in woodlands, fields, yards, and roadsides. During late winter and spring, they mate in shallow, fish-free pools of water. The females then lay thousands of eggs in a pair of long, spiraling threads. If you’re old enough to know what a telephone cord looks like, the egg masses sort of look like that. ☎️🤣 Turn on your sound to hear their call. Have you been hearing American Toads? 🐸
If you step outside tonight, you might hear the long trill of an American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus). This toad occurs across the eastern United States in woodlands, fields, yards, and roadsides. During late winter and spring, they mate in shallow, fish-free pools of water. The females then lay thousands of eggs in a pair of long, spiraling threads. If you’re old enough to know what a telephone cord looks like, the egg masses sort of look like that. ☎️🤣 Turn on your sound to hear their call. Have you been hearing American Toads? 🐸
The Colorado River toad (Incilius alvarius) is one of the largest native toads in North America and produces powerful defensive toxins from the glands behind its eyes.
The Colorado River toad (Incilius alvarius) is one of the largest native toads in North America and produces powerful defensive toxins from the glands behind its eyes.
Giant cane toad enjoying a shower. 😂
Giant cane toad enjoying a shower. 😂
Meet Bertha the Giant Surinam cane toad. She rules.
Meet Bertha the Giant Surinam cane toad. She rules.
The Surprisingly Big Business of Toad Poop 💩 🐸 Toads may not get much spotlight, but their biology is endlessly fascinating, right down to the way they poop. Amphibians like this one excrete waste through the cloaca, a single opening used for digestion, reproduction, and urinary functions. Their droppings can be surprisingly large relative to body size, as seen here, because their digestive systems absorb most of the water from food before expelling the solid waste. Video credit to original creator. Please reach out if this is your footage and you’d like it credited differently or removed. We share these clips to educate, inspire curiosity, and build a better understanding of the species we share our world with. #nature #wildlife #biodiversity #toad #animalfacts Critterpedia reels instagram instagood
The Surprisingly Big Business of Toad Poop 💩 🐸 Toads may not get much spotlight, but their biology is endlessly fascinating, right down to the way they poop. Amphibians like this one excrete waste through the cloaca, a single opening used for digestion, reproduction, and urinary functions. Their droppings can be surprisingly large relative to body size, as seen here, because their digestive systems absorb most of the water from food before expelling the solid waste. Video credit to original creator. Please reach out if this is your footage and you’d like it credited differently or removed. We share these clips to educate, inspire curiosity, and build a better understanding of the species we share our world with. #nature #wildlife #biodiversity #toad #animalfacts Critterpedia reels instagram instagood
Have you ever seen a toad eat it’s own skin? This is called dermatophagy! Amphibians don’t just do this when they’re growing- they also benefit from this nutritionally! An added bonus allows a release of bacteria and pathogens, in return keeping their skin regulated and healthy! . Species: Yellow-spotted climbing toad . #amphibians #toad #frog
Have you ever seen a toad eat it’s own skin? This is called dermatophagy! Amphibians don’t just do this when they’re growing- they also benefit from this nutritionally! An added bonus allows a release of bacteria and pathogens, in return keeping their skin regulated and healthy! . Species: Yellow-spotted climbing toad . #amphibians #toad #frog
You can always bet on a cane toad when herpetology transects are providing little to nothing! Yes, they’re blood common as muck around here but their little grumpy faces always make me smile. Always a bonus when you find a huge one. Fun fact: females can lay up to 25000 eggs at once!… though it’s estimated only 0.5% of cane toads reach adulthood 😯
You can always bet on a cane toad when herpetology transects are providing little to nothing! Yes, they’re blood common as muck around here but their little grumpy faces always make me smile. Always a bonus when you find a huge one. Fun fact: females can lay up to 25000 eggs at once!… though it’s estimated only 0.5% of cane toads reach adulthood 😯
Rebecca, KNC’s American toad Animal Ambassador, loves to show off her plump body!! This lovely lady enjoys munching on crickets, mealworms, earthworms, and dubia cockroaches. She comes to us from @westmichiganwildlife a wildlife rehabilitation facility in Grand Rapids. She came to WMWC with a shattered back right leg which had to be amputated. American toads are often found on the forest floor amongst leaf litter. We’ve provided a similar habitat in her enclosure along with places for her to hide so she feels safe. If you would like to support her care, click the link in our bio to donate! Video description: Rebecca, an American toad, is shown inside and outside her enclosure at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. #toadsofinstagram #amphibians #naturecenter
Rebecca, KNC’s American toad Animal Ambassador, loves to show off her plump body!! This lovely lady enjoys munching on crickets, mealworms, earthworms, and dubia cockroaches. She comes to us from @westmichiganwildlife a wildlife rehabilitation facility in Grand Rapids. She came to WMWC with a shattered back right leg which had to be amputated. American toads are often found on the forest floor amongst leaf litter. We’ve provided a similar habitat in her enclosure along with places for her to hide so she feels safe. If you would like to support her care, click the link in our bio to donate! Video description: Rebecca, an American toad, is shown inside and outside her enclosure at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. #toadsofinstagram #amphibians #naturecenter
Feeling a tad bit happier? Seeing a frog or toad in the wild isn’t just pleasant. It’s a good sign, too! Not in the “good omen” sense (though many cultures would say this), but because frogs and toads are excellent indicators of ecosystem health. Their presence can be a signal of a well-functioning ecosystem, clean water, and a disease-free habitat. Amphibians play important roles in food webs as both predators and prey, but they’re also famously sensitive to environmental changes. A big reason for that is their skin. Unlike the thick, scaly skin of reptiles, most amphibians have permeable skin that helps them breathe. While this means they can take in more oxygen, it also means that poor water quality, disease, and pollutants can impact them quickly. Imagine trying to breathe in a smog-filled room, but your whole body is pulling in the air around you. Heck, where would you even cough from?! Don’t answer that. In addition to pollution, habitat loss, and climate change, some species also face a serious fungus called chytrid (“kit-rid”). It lives in water, infects the skin of some amphibians, and can be spread easily by humans between moist habitats. Perhaps knowing the threats they face is part of the reason we feel happier after seeing frogs and toads. Because it’s like they’re signaling, “I’m surviving here!” At ARC, we work to ensure these happy encounters can continue. Through protecting and conserving PARCAs (Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Areas) across the US, we help safeguard the clean water and healthy habitats these frogs and toads depend on. Follow our page for more un-frog-ettable reasons to be happy. 🐸 Videos (wildlife handled under permit): 1. Gulf Coast toad, Zach Truelock 2. Chiricahua leopard frog, Becca Cozad 3. Arizona toad, Becca Cozad 4. Canyon treefrog, Becca Cozad 5. Green treefrog, Jeff Holmes #ARCProtects #Frogs #Amphibians #Nature #Wildlife
Feeling a tad bit happier? Seeing a frog or toad in the wild isn’t just pleasant. It’s a good sign, too! Not in the “good omen” sense (though many cultures would say this), but because frogs and toads are excellent indicators of ecosystem health. Their presence can be a signal of a well-functioning ecosystem, clean water, and a disease-free habitat. Amphibians play important roles in food webs as both predators and prey, but they’re also famously sensitive to environmental changes. A big reason for that is their skin. Unlike the thick, scaly skin of reptiles, most amphibians have permeable skin that helps them breathe. While this means they can take in more oxygen, it also means that poor water quality, disease, and pollutants can impact them quickly. Imagine trying to breathe in a smog-filled room, but your whole body is pulling in the air around you. Heck, where would you even cough from?! Don’t answer that. In addition to pollution, habitat loss, and climate change, some species also face a serious fungus called chytrid (“kit-rid”). It lives in water, infects the skin of some amphibians, and can be spread easily by humans between moist habitats. Perhaps knowing the threats they face is part of the reason we feel happier after seeing frogs and toads. Because it’s like they’re signaling, “I’m surviving here!” At ARC, we work to ensure these happy encounters can continue. Through protecting and conserving PARCAs (Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Areas) across the US, we help safeguard the clean water and healthy habitats these frogs and toads depend on. Follow our page for more un-frog-ettable reasons to be happy. 🐸 Videos (wildlife handled under permit): 1. Gulf Coast toad, Zach Truelock 2. Chiricahua leopard frog, Becca Cozad 3. Arizona toad, Becca Cozad 4. Canyon treefrog, Becca Cozad 5. Green treefrog, Jeff Holmes #ARCProtects #Frogs #Amphibians #Nature #Wildlife
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