Toads and frogs are similar in many ways, although toads usually have rougher, drier skins and may waddle rather than hopping as frogs do. Some toad spawn is produced in strings, like necklaces, rather than the mass of eggs laid by a frog. While these little amphibians might look very similar at first glance, there are actually a plethora of key differences between them. Frogs and toads may seem similar, but they are quite different. There are many physical differences, such as differences in skin, color, and body type. There are also differences in behavior. A frog will need to be in close proximity to a body of water, for instance, while a toad can be further away. Frogs also tend to hop higher than toads.

          If there was ever a tell-tale sign to indicate which amphibian you are looking at, it’s the texture of their skin. Toads are warty-looking, covered in little lumps and bumps, while Frogs are sleek and smooth. Toads also virtually always have dry skin, whereas frogs look wet even when they are out of the water.

          If you’ve spotted an amphibian making its way along a pavement or ambling through some grass, chances are it’s a toad. Toads cope much better with dry conditions than frogs, as their skin is more waterproof. Frogs lose moisture a lot more easily, and so are rarely seen too far away from water, which explains why they always look moist.

          Frogs have long legs, longer than their head and body, which are made for hopping. Toads, on the other hand, have much shorter legs and prefer to crawl around rather than hop. Frogs are lithe and athletic-looking, whereas toads are somewhat squat and dumpy. Their faces are different too; frogs have a pointed nose while toad noses are much broader. Spawn is another key indicator for which species you’re looking at. Frog spawn is laid in gooey clumps, whereas toads spawn floats in stringy lengths. Like their adult counterparts, frog tadpoles are slimmer whereas toad tadpoles are chunky. Frog tadpoles are also covered in gold flecks, while toad tadpoles are plain black in colour.

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