Toad

Toads are like special kinds of frogs! They have bumpy, dry skin that feels like a leathery jacket, not smooth and slimy. Their legs are a bit shorter, making them better at hopping and walking on land than swimming. Imagine a tiny, bumpy explorer who loves to hang out in gardens and forests!

Toads are super adaptable and can be found in lots of places around the world! They like to live in gardens, fields, and forests, especially in places that aren't too wet. Some toads even live in deserts! They're like little adventurers who can make a home almost anywhere they find yummy bugs and a safe spot to hide.

Toads are hungry hunters! They love to eat all sorts of creepy crawlies like insects, worms, and slugs. They use their long, sticky tongues to catch their food super fast! It's like having a built-in fly swatter that's always ready. They help keep our gardens healthy by eating pests!

Did you know some toads have a special defense? They have big bumps behind their eyes called parotoid glands that can make a yucky, milky liquid if they get scared. This helps protect them from animals that might want to eat them. It's like a secret superpower to make themselves taste bad!