In this Moment in the Wild, Purdue wildlife technician Zach Truelock explains the differences between frogs and toads, from physical characteristics to breeding and movement habits.

Every summer the same controversy arises between identifying toads and frogs. People will call a toad a frog and a frog a toad. They are very different but in some degrees the same.

Do you know the difference between frogs and toads? No, kissing a frog doesn't turn it into a prince, and kissing a toad won't give you warts. The truth is: There is no difference. Biologically, toads ...

New Jersey is home to a total of 16 species of frogs and toads, 13 of which have been spotted in North Jersey. They live in a range of habitats from lakes to forests to right in your backyard, which ...

Both frogs and toads need water to survive.  Both species lay their eggs in water and their eggs hatch into tadpoles.  Tadpoles cannot survive in open air. The differences in frogs and toads ...

Most everyone recognizes frogs. Frogs, like salamanders and newts, are amphibians. Unlike salamanders, they have made a major evolutionary detour from the body plan of their ancient ancestors. The ...

Frogs are fascinating animals and, just like bats, are beneficial neighbors. Before we talk about attracting frogs to your yard, I want to dispel a myth about the difference between frogs and toads ...

Frogs and toads may not have the same allure as bees and other pollinators, but they can be just as useful in gardens—especially if you want to control pests organically. These voracious insect eaters ...