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One of the most common questions is 'What is the difference between toads and frogs?'

    Characteristics of frogs:
  • two bulging eyes
  • strong, long, webbed hind feet and legs are adapted for leaping and swimming
  • smooth or slimy skin (generally, frogs tend to like moist environments)
  • frogs tend to lay eggs in clusters
  • frogs from this family can be found all over the world on every continent except Antarctica
    Characteristics of toads:
  • poison glands behind the eyes
  • toads tend to lay eggs in long chains
  • true toads can be found worldwide except in Australasia, polar regions, Madagascar and Polynesia
  • stubby bodies with short hind legs (for walking instead of hopping)
  • warty and dry skin (usually preferring drier climates)

Dorota: from 'Frogs and Toads' (Frogland, © 1995-2006), http://allaboutfrogs.org

  • How are frogs different to toads? Give two ways.
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    Frogs
    smooth slimy skin
    eggs in clusters
    found all over the world
    except Antartica
    Toads
    dry warty skin
    eggs in long chains
    found worldwide except Australasia, polar regions, Madagascar except Antarctica and Polynesia