how do you differentiate a frog from a toad?

Answer 1

Frogs

amphibians (an animal that spend the first part of their lives in the water and the second part on land)
more than 400 species
strong legs, lungs, webbed feet, and no tail
powerful hind legs that help them leap long distances
tend to like moister climates
slender bodies and smooth skin
cold blooded so their bodies change to the temperature around them
take in water through their skin like a sponge
eat insects which they catch with their long sticky tongues
scientists have discovered that frogs are often the first animal to show signs of something being wrong with the environment, such as too much pollution
usually lay eggs in clusters

Toads

amphibians
more than 300 species
can be found in most parts of the world
breath with lungs as adults
short, hind legs
tend to walk instead of hop
paratoid or poison gland located behind the eyes
tend to like drier climates
bumpy, dry skin
usually lay eggs in long chain

Frog spawn is laid in clumps in shallow water, while toad spawn forms long strands winding around aquatic vegetation in deeper water. It takes about three weeks for tadpoles to emerge, and a further 12 weeks before they become mature froglets (6 - 8 weeks for toadlets).

Frogs hibernate at the bottom of ponds, under old logs, in stone walls or in compost heaps. Toads hibernate on land under stones or logs, or in a hole in the ground. They rarely hibernate in water. In a severe winter frogs may die if the pond remains frozen for a long time: toxic gases such as methane build up from decaying vegetation and cannot escape because of the ice.

Frog colonies tend to be fairly small, so they can exist quite easily in gardens, but toads in field ponds frequently form colonies of over a thousand. Frogs and toads usually return to the same pond every year.

Frogs and toads are related, but they're not exactly alike.

Answer 2

Frogs and toads are the two amphibians and that they are comparable in many techniques, yet they are additionally diverse in some techniques. normally, frogs spend maximum of their lives in or close to water. Toads on the different hand, get out on land somewhat extra and discover their way into gardens and yards. Frogs additionally in many circumstances have moist slimy dermis, whilst toads have dry bumpy dermis. this is in many circumstances the main suitable thank you to tell them aside. via ways frog eggs are cutting-edge in a mass whilst toad eggs are extra in a chain. And, merely so which you be attentive to, toads can not supply you warts

Answer 3

The biggest difference is their appearances. Frogs generally are more slicker/skinnyer with smoother bodies. Toads are usually identified by their bumpy skin and dark color. Toads blend in better with rocks and dirt and are more heavy looking than frogs. Toads also look like they have warts, hence the old wives tale that playing with them will give you warts.

Answer 4

Frogs need to stay in water more. They have smooth skin. Toads can survive away from water longer because they have thicker skin. Their skin is also rough and bumpy. Toads have drier skin, while frogs will probably look/feel slimy and wet.

Answer 5

Frogs are more water based.. Toads are more land based.. sorta like the dif beteewn a turtle (water based) and a tortise (land based)

See Reptile vs Amphibian

Answer 6

I'm told a kiss works.