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Happy World Frog Day!

March 20, 2024 • 9:40 am

by Greg Mayer

It’s World Frog Day! Give some love to our slimy green friends! World Frog Day celebrates all anurans, so toads are included. Here’s a nice big American Toad (Bufo americanus) from Will County, Illinois.

American Toad (Bufo americanus), front, Will County, IL, July 13, 2023.

 

American Toad (Bufo americanus), back, Will County, IL, July 13, 2023.

 

American Toad (Bufo americanus), habitat, Will County, IL, July 13, 2023.

The Wildlife Conservation Society (aka the Bronx Zoo) is celebrating with fascinating frogs and a fine gallery of frog photos; you can also contribute to frog conservation. And don’t forget to celebrate Coyne’s Harlequin Toad (Atelopus coynei) here and here!

JAC: and HERE!. What a beaut!