If you’re lucky enough to encounter a Hurter’s Spadefoot (Scaphiopus hurterii), you’re witnessing one of the more elusive amphibians in the southern U.S. This squat,…
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Eastern Spadefoot
The Eastern Spadefoot is one of those amphibians that’s easy to overlook — until it’s not. These secretive little toads spend most of their lives…
Mexican Spadefoot
The Mexican Spadefoot is a quirky little amphibian with some serious survival skills. What makes this toad stand out is its ability to live in…
Plains Spadefoot
If you’re ever out in the grasslands after a summer rain and hear a strange honking noise coming from a muddy puddle, chances are you’ve…
Western Spadefoot
The Western Spadefoot (Spea hammondii) might not win any beauty contests, but it’s one of those secretive amphibians that’s full of surprises. Found mostly in…
Great Basin Spadefoot
The Great Basin Spadefoot might not win any amphibian beauty contests, but it’s got some impressive skills. This little toad-like creature is built for life…
Oregon Spotted Frog
The Oregon Spotted Frog is a rare and fascinating amphibian that’s become a conservation icon in the Pacific Northwest. Known for its bold black spots…
Northern Red-legged Frog
If you’re wandering around the Pacific Northwest during the wetter months, keep an eye out — the Northern Red-legged Frog might just be hopping around…
Columbia Spotted Frog
The Columbia Spotted Frog is one of those amphibians that goes about its quiet life in cold mountain streams and lakes, but it’s packed with…
Cascades Frog
Found high in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, the Cascades Frog lives a quiet life in some of the most beautiful backcountry you can…