This froi; is one of the easiest to obtain and becomes quite tame. 

 Althouj^h it has a modest appetite tor a tro^, it is well to keep only 

 one or two, and those of equal si/e. 



This frog may often be unearthed late in the winter by turning 

 over small submerged rocks and logs and by raking the bottom of 

 a likely pond. The unconscious specimen thus exposed should be 

 brought home in cold water and allowed to warm up very slowly. 

 Pairs obtained in this way will sometimes mate in the aquarium. 



Pickerel Frog (Kaiui palnsfris) 



This frog is very similar to the leopard frog, but has squarish spots, 

 prefers cold springs and streams, and is more likely to be found 

 close to water throughout the year. 



Mink Frog (Raua scpfcnfrioualis) 



This frog is a common inhabitant of lakes and rivers near the Can- 

 adian border. It is olive brown above, with large blotches of darker 

 brown. When handled it emits the musky odor that gives it its 

 name. 



Its food is similar to that of the green frog. 



THE TOADS 



(Bufonidae) 



These are the typical short, squat, heavy-bodied toads of the gar- 

 den. Their skin is pebbled with warts and they have a heavy, swol- 

 len ridge of glands behind each eye. These are the paratoid glands 

 which secrete most of the bitter juice that toads exude when bitten 

 by a dog or other enemy. This juice is usually quite eflPective in 

 discouraging further attack. 



American Toad (Bufo anicvicauiis) 



Appearance. Short, squat, heavy-bodied, warty toads, having 

 a few warts, or a single one, in a spot. In contrast to Fowler's 

 Toad, which has many smooth warts in a spot, the warts of this 



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