Eastern Box Turtle

Eastern Box Turtle
This is Little Cute Nature! She is a young, Eastern Box Turtle that we found in our backyard!

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Frogs and Toads


Picture:  An American Toad (big) and a Spring Peeper (little)


What is the difference between a frog and a toad?

A toad has lumps (or warts) and drier skin.  They also prefer to crawl or climb rather than hop.  Frogs have longer legs for hopping and smoother, wetter skin.  

We often find toads in the grass or wood chips and the frogs near our fountain.

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