Toad vs Frog: What's The Difference

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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Frogs and toads are both amphibians, but they have several differences in their skin, legs, and habitats

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Frogs have smooth, moist skin that feels slimy. They have a layer of mucus that helps them absorb oxygen and water

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Toads have dry, bumpy skin that feels rough. The bumps 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

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Frogs can live on the ground or in trees, while toads live only on the ground

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Frogs lay eggs in clusters that are surrounded by a jelly-like substance. Toads lay eggs in long strings on the leaves of water plants

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Frogs usually have webbed hind feet, and some have webbed front feet. Toads usually don't have webbed feet or sticky toe pads

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