1. Differences Between Frogs and ToadsBy
Nicole Young
(images by Mike Charles)

2. Frog Characteristics Two bulging eyes.
Strong, long,webbed feet for swimming and leaping.
Smooth slimy skin.
Lay their eggs in clusters.

3. Toad Characteristics Short stubby bodies. Short hind legs for walking.
Warty,dry skin.
Poison glands behind the eyes.
Lay their eggs in long chains.

4. Where in the world ?
Frogs are found everywhere in the world but Antarctica.
Toads are found everywhere but Antarctica, the polar regions, Australia, Madagascar, and Polynesia.

5. Largest Frog The largest frog is the Goliath frog.
This frog is found in West Africa.
Nearly 30 cm. long in size.
Weighs about 3 kilos.

6. Largest Toad The largest toad is the Cane toad.
This toad can grow up to 23 cm. in length.

7. Teeth Frogs have very tiny teeth like fish.
Toads do not have any teeth at all.

8. Family Frogs belong to the Ranidae family.
This family contains more than 400 species.
Toads belong to the Bufonidae family.
This family contains about 300 species.

9. Oregon Standards
List relevant Oregon Science Standards here