American toad, Anaxyrus americanus on sphagnum moss

American toad, Anaxyrus americanus

An American toad, Anaxyrus americanus, resting on sphagnum moss in the Acadian forest of New Brunswick, Canada.
After emerging in the spring from their winter hibernation, male American toads call out to females with a high trill, similar to the ringing of a telephone.

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An American toad, Anaxyrus americanus, resting on sphagnum moss in the Acadian forest of New Brunswick, Canada. <br />
After emerging in the spring from their winter hibernation, male American toads call out to females with a high trill, similar to the ringing of a telephone.