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American toads, while still growing, shed their external skin every couple of weeks or so. Older frogs lose their skin around four times yearly. The skin peels off in one piece, and is collected under its tongue, where it is then gulped down. Animal Diversity Web

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American Toad

Date Submitted: July 19, 2010

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 7/16/10

Observation Time: 9:55 a.m.

Observation Location: near Gavins Pond

Plant or Animal? Animal

Common Name: American Toad (juvenile)

Scientific Name: Bufo americanus

American Toad

Comments: Note toe of shoe in photo to get an idea of the small size of this toad.

More Information: Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center

Previous, Subsequent, or Similar Sightings:
Gray Tree Frog, 1/20/09
Green Frogs, 6/3/09
American Toad, 9/14/09
American Bullfrog, 7/19/10
Pickerel Frog, 8/22/10

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