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Cape Cod National Seashore
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Spadefoot Toad  

Did You Know?
An abundance of sandy soil and shallow freshwater ponds for breeding make Cape Cod National Seashore an ideal landscape for Spadefoot Toads. A Threatened Species, the Seashore supports their largest known population in the Northeast. Some park roads are closed on rainy nights to protect them.

Last Updated: February 18, 2008 at 12:45 EST