What looks a lot like a frog but doesn’t jump like a frog or eat like a frog? A toad. Frogs and toads are both amphibians, and they are closely related. So closely related that all toads are frogs, but not all frogs are toads. Toads belong to the family Bufonidae, which in taxonomy falls under the order of Anura, or frogs, in the amphibian class. Compared to frogs, which mostly live in and near water, adult toads are most often found on land. In addition, toads are noted for their bumpy, warty skin, while most frogs have smooth skin. Frogs are known for their jumping ability and toads are not, their legs are shorter than frogs, which limits their leaping ability. All toads have parotoid glands that secrete a toxin that makes toads poisonous. Frogs ribbit and toads sing, and each species has its own distinct calling sound. [One of the Tree Frog editors just can’t resist a story about frogs!]