Check out the strength in the legs of this American Toad as it leaps to it’s new hideaway. Most of the time toads will crawl and stalk their prey, but when in a hurry to avoid potential predators or capture prey, they will leap. Did you know toads are a gardener’s “best friend”, eating up to 1,000 insects per day! Not only do toads eat lots of insects and even slugs, but they sing too! Sometimes mistaken for crickets, toads have a call that is similar, but a toad’s call is held much longer. So,

It's toad-ally Spring! Toad mating season is a loud affair. Usually terrestrial, every year American Toads seek out wetlands where they lay long strings of eggs. Look for toads in temporary ponds that are absent of fish (who love to snack on tadpoles)  | Bell Museum | Facebook