Q: My wife was walking along a ditch and found a very large toad. She wanted to bring it home, but I asked her not to because I heard they are dangerous to dogs. Was I right? A: You were correct.

At the centre of the action is Martin Thompson, 71, who has a nickname affectionately used on patrol nights. "They call me papa toad," he laughs, almost on cue producing a frog‑shaped hat from his ...

Cane toads are an invasive species in Florida that secrete a milky-white toxin called bufotoxin, which can be deadly to pets. Cane toads can be distinguished from native toads by their large size, ...

All seven species of toads native to Arizona are toxic, but the Sonoran Desert Toad is the most concerning due to its large size. Toxic toads can be identified by the large poison glands located ...