American Toad

Anaxyrus americanus

Range

Found throughout the eastern half of Canada and the United States.

Habitat

Forests, flat grassland and other areas with dense vegetation and access to shallow freshwater ponds or pools.

Diet

Small invertebrates, including crickets, mealworms, earthworms, ants, spiders, slugs, centipedes and moths.

Facts

• A breeding male’s call is a high trill lasting 6–30 seconds, with a sound often compared to a ringing telephone.

Research sources

• English Wikipedia