Characteristics
What is the difference between a frog and a toad? A frog
tends to be moist and slimy. Unlike a frog, a toad is dry and
warty. Don't worry, toads can't give you warts like you've heard.
Another difference is that frogs jump and toads like to walk.
Frogs and toads have unique eyes. They are able to see in
almost any direction because their eyes bulge out. Some frogs
even have a third eyelid. It still lets them see while it
protects the eye.
Have you ever looked at a toads foot? Most have sticky
adhesive pads on their toes that they use for climbing. Their
tongues are also covered with a sticky substance use to catch
insects. Some even have webbed feet that they can spread widely
and glide or parachute away from predators. Another way they
escape predators is by playing dead when attacked. Another unique
characteristic is when frogs eat another animal that is poisonous
they can throw up their entire stomach. When they do that, the
stomach actually protrudes through their mouth and they use their
right front leg it wipe it clean.
How else do they protect themselves? Frogs and toads have the
ability of camouflage, blending into their surroundings. They
also mimic, or copy, other poisonous amphibians so predators will
leave them alone. Some frogs are so brightly colored that they
attract attention when they jump, but when they land they are
hidden.
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