Toad vs Frog: What's The Difference
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Frogs and toads are both amphibians that look similar, but they have several key differences
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Frogs have smooth, moist skin that feels slimy due to a layer of mucus. Toads have dry, warty skin that's rough to the touch
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The bumps on a toad's skin are actually large, kidney-shaped poison glands called paratoid glands
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Frogs have long, muscular hind legs that are good for jumping and swimming. Toads have shorter hind legs that are good for hopping and crawling
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Frogs can live in a variety of environments, including tropical forests, deserts, and frozen tundras
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Toads can tolerate drier habitats than frogs and spend less time in water
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Frogs usually have big, bulging eyes, bigger than toads' eyes
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Frogs breathe through their skin as well as through their lungs. Toads breathe through their skin to a lesser extent
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