Spadefoot Toad

• Spadefoot Toad

  
  

  A chorus of uncommon spadefoot toads call during springtime in the park. These toads are named for their spade like feet that they use to dig their burrows deep underground in order to overwinter. The toads sing during breeding season, especially following heavy rains.

  Credit / Author:

  NPS & MSU Acoustic Atlas/Jennifer Jerrett

  Date created:

  05/20/2015

  Audio Transcript

  [Chorus of spadefoot toads singing]