derneath it is silvery except on the underside of the hind legs, 

 which is orange. 



The tadpole is greenish, spotted with black and gold above and 

 iridescent pinkish gold beneath. The spotted upper fin of the tail 

 is wide and extends almost to the head. The muscular part of the 

 tail is vermilion, spotted with black. 



Size. Adult length, 50-60 mm. 



Habitat. The tree toad loves old trees and fences covered with 

 moss or lichen. During the spring it goes to shallow, more or less 

 temporary ponds and even artificial pools, where its loud, resonant 

 trills can be heard at night and on cloudy days. It hibernates in 

 hollow trees or among the roots of some large tree. 



Breeding Habits. The tree toads migrate to their breeding pools 

 early in May. Here they give their mating song, which consists of 



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