SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY #4

SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY#4

What you say- it’s Thursday! And we have an awesome amphibian for your surprise! Can you name some animals that are amphibians? If you said frogs, salamanders or toads you’re right! Hhhmmm… we wonder which one we’ll meet today….

MEET THE AFRICAN CLAWED TOAD!

Range/Habitat: Southern Africa/lakes, ponds

Diet:  Carnivore: fish, invertebrates

Length: 2 ¼”-5”

Conservation Status: Common

Fun Facts:

• The African Clawed Toad has 3 “fingers” on its front legs that they use to dig prey out of mud.
• They have flat bodies and extra large webbed back feet to help them swim.
• They’re often found on the bottom of lakes and ponds.
• Their eyes and nostrils are on top of their heads.
• African clawed toads have stitch-like marks on their backs that detect vibrations made by prey. This helps them locate prey in murky dark waters.

These terrific toads have some neat adaptations to help them survive in their habitats. We also think they’re kind of cute! Do you?