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Tag: amphibians

American Toad (Bufo americanus) in my community garden plot. Photo by Donna L. Long.
June 8October 3 Donna L. Long

Attracting Toads to My Garden

amphibian larva - frog tadpoles. Photo by Donna L. Long.
April 20April 19 Donna L. Long

How to Tell Tadpoles from Salamander Larva

Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana). Photo by Donna L. Long.
April 13April 12 Donna L. Long

How Cold-Blooded Frogs Survive the Winter and Emerge in Spring

American Toad (Bufo americanus)
March 18September 21 Donna L. Long

It’s Toad Detouring Season Again.

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