Anaxyrus Americanus Collection
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Anaxyrus americanus, commonly known as the American toad, is a fascinating amphibian species found throughout North America. With its distinct appearance and unique behaviors, this toad has captured the attention of nature enthusiasts and researchers alike. In Picture No. 11806861, we see an up-close shot of an American toad's vibrant skin. Covered in warts and varying shades of brown or green, their rough texture serves as camouflage against predators. These markings also make them easily distinguishable from other toad species. Picture No. 11806863 showcases the American toad's remarkable ability to inflate itself when threatened or disturbed. By puffing up their bodies with air, they appear larger and more intimidating—a clever defense mechanism that helps deter potential predators. Moving on to Picture No. 11806826, we witness one of the most captivating aspects of Anaxyrus americanus—their breeding behavior. During mating season in springtime, male American toads gather near water sources such as ponds or streams and produce a distinctive trilling call that can be heard for miles around. In Picture No. 11806825, we observe a female American toad depositing her eggs into shallow water using long strings called spawn ropes. Each rope contains hundreds of gelatinous eggs that will hatch into tadpoles within days. As shown in Picture No. 11806824, these tadpoles undergo a remarkable transformation over several weeks—developing hind legs first before eventually sprouting front legs and absorbing their tails entirely until they resemble miniature versions of adult American toads. Picture No. 11806820 captures an adult American toad basking under sunlight on a moss-covered log—an activity they often engage in during warmer months for thermoregulation purposes. American Toads are opportunistic feeders; Picture No. 11806819 displays one capturing its prey with its sticky tongue extended to snatch insects, spiders, and even small invertebrates.