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Fowler's toad

Bufo fowleri

Photo by KarenL
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Bufo fowleri

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KarenL
Added to NWF mission for its innovative defense. The toads parotoid glands produce a poisonous secretion that helps to defend the toad from predators. This substance, which is called bufotoxin, can cause death in small animals and allergic reactions in humans.

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PublishedAugust 21, 2011

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