Amphibians have been evolving for nearly 400 million years, the first ever discovered fossil of theirs dating back 368 million years during the late-Devonian period. Since then, they have evolved into about 8,600 different species and subspecies currently recognized by science, with more and more new species discovered each and every year. Over 6,000 of…
Did you know?: Many people mistake frogs for toads, and toads for frogs? It’s true, and it’s easy to see why, as the two species have striking resemblances to one another. Their body structures are more or less the same, and they both spawned from the same ancestors roughly 300 million years ago. It is…
If you are a landscaper, you must be delighted to see a toad come over. Toads are beneficial in gardens because they chase insects, slugs, and snails. A local toad reduces the number of pests and removes the need for harsh poisons. If you would like to discover more about this wrinkly amphibian and its…