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Originally Posted by WPOZZZ
I think that is a toad, not a frog.
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Yes you are correct, but...
https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/news-events/the-buzz/what-s-the-difference-frog-vs-toad
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Let's dive into their similarities and differences, starting with this fun but confusing fact: All toads are frogs, but not all frogs are toads, according to Penn State University. Basically, toad is a classification of frog. And here's another fun fact: There's no scientific distinction between a toad and a frog, according to the University of Michigan's Animal Diversity Web.
Confused yet? Who could blame you?
In terms of scientific classification, both frogs and toads belong to the order Anura, which means "without a tail," according to Penn State University. Within the order Anura are several families of animals, including Ranidae, which are referred to as true frogs, and Bufonidae, which are referred to as true toads. Other families of frogs and toads exist — for example, tree frogs are a different family of frogs than true frogs — but these are smaller groupings of species, and some are specific to certain regions of the world.
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