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Great Plains Toad
Great Plains toad

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Great Plains Toad (Bufo cognatus)

This toad is most easily recognizable by paired blotches on its back and a white dorsal stripe. Like most desert toads, they become active during the summer rainy season. The male’s call is an explosive clatter lasting up to a minute.

Length: 1 4/5- 4 ½ in. (4.6- 11.4 cm)

Diet: Insects     
Saguaro  

Did You Know?
The average life span of a saguaro cactus is 150 years, but some plants may live more than 200 years. A 20 foot tall saguaro weighs approximately 1 ton (2000 pounds).

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