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Great Plains Toads. Mating - Arizona - Inhabits prairies or desert often breeding after heavy rains in summer in shallow temporary pools or quiet water or streams-marshes-irrigation ditches
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Great Plains Toads. Mating - Arizona - Inhabits prairies or desert often breeding after heavy rains in summer in shallow temporary pools or quiet water or streams-marshes-irrigation ditches
CAN-2995
Great PlainsToads - mating
Arizona, USA
Bufo cognatus
Inhabits prairies or desert often breeding after heavy rains in summer in shallow temporary pools or quiet water or streams, marshes, irrigation ditches and flooded fields. Primarily a grassland species but frequests creosote bush desert mesquite woodland and sagebrush plains in the West
John Cancalosi
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Love is in the Air! Great Plains Toads Show Us How It's Done
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. In this print by John Cancalosi, we witness a truly enchanting moment between two amorous Great Plains Toads. As inhabitants of the vast Arizona prairies and deserts, these toads are known for their unique mating rituals that occur after heavy summer rains. With an incredible eye for detail, Cancalosi captures the essence of this passionate encounter. The male and female toad form a perfect pair as they engage in amplexus – a behavior where the male clasps onto the female's back during reproduction. Their synchronized movements create a mesmerizing dance that showcases nature's beauty at its finest. While primarily found in grasslands, these adventurous toads also venture into creosote bush desert-mesquite woodland and sagebrush plains across the West. Their ability to adapt and find love even in diverse environments is truly remarkable. As we gaze upon this stunning photograph, we can't help but marvel at Mother Nature's wonders. From temporary pools to quiet streams or flooded fields, love knows no boundaries for these determined amphibians. So let us celebrate this snapshot of pure joy and unity among our wild friends from North America. Let it remind us that love can be found anywhere – whether you're hopping through prairies or exploring new territories together!
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