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American Toad

Bufo americanus

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Toads produce a poisonous secretion to protect themselves from predators. They're just one EXTRA-ordinary wildlife species with an innovative defense mechanism. #wildlifeweek

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Toads - National Wildlife Federation

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PublishedMarch 15, 2012

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