Toads and Frogs: What's
the Difference?
These are some of the differences that a Journey North science writer
found between frogs and toads.
|
Frog |
Toad |
1. Texture of skin |
Smooth |
"Warty" |
2. Moistness of skin |
Moist |
Fairly dry |
3. Usually has parotoid glands (Big bumps on either side
of the neck behind the eyes? |
No |
Yes |
4. Size of back legs |
Longer |
Shorter |
5. Power of back legs |
Strong--frogs are good hoppers |
Not as strong. Toads can't hop as high or as
far |
6. Body shape |
More streamlined and slender |
Thicker in the middle |
7. Shape of egg mass |
Usually in clumps |
Usually in strings |
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