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:
2020-10-14 00:00:00.0
Last updated: November 16, 2017
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