A reminder from The Humane Society of Southern Arizona: Summer rains bring out Colorado River toads (also known as Sonoran Desert toads). The toads are large with a flat, broad head and leathery skin ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Recent unseasonable rainfall in the Valley is bringing rarely seen toads and mushrooms to parks and backyards. An increase in these organisms in the Valley has prompted warnings ...

In 2022, the U.S. National Park Service posted a blurry photo of a toad, snapped by a night-vision wildlife camera and accompanied by a tongue-in-cheek warning: As we say with most things you come ...

New research suggests Sonoran Desert toads went into steep decline after stories of their mind-bending chemical properties began circulating among drug users. By Rachel Nuwer It looks much like any ...

Toads are not generally considered appealing creatures. They look unattractive, make odd noises, move awkwardly, and are steeped in folklore involving the devil and witchcraft. In short, toads tend to ...

Preface -- General account -- Common names -- Present classifications -- Scientific name -- Specific evaluation of our North American forms -- Range -- Habitat ...

There's some truth to the urban legend that certain toads have psychedelic properties, but licking them isn't a good idea. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...