Toads are much easier to catch and tag for identification purposes, Howard says. And, because they are not wary of humans, the scientists are able to get within a few feet of the animals to record ...

Once considered a common western garden amphibian, the large, warty boreal toad has recently experienced dramatic population declines, suffering across its U.S. range from threats like habitat ...

The Puerto Rican crested toad is the only toad species native to Puerto Rico. Named for the bony crests above its large, golden eyes, this toad is also identifiable by an upturned snout and bumpy ...