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frogs and toads comprise the order anura. there are about 3,500 known species of frogs and 400 kinds of toads, still plenty being discovered every day. they are found on every continent except antarctica. they are very sensitive to climate change, thus called as an indicator species and their population is declining rapidly. the word "frog" can be used to describe all stout bodied amphibians, smooth and moist skinned, that have long hind limbs for leaping.

a toad is used to identify members of the genus bufo as well as frogs of similar body form. these amphibians have dryer, lumpier skin, broader body, weaker hind limbs than other frogs and spend less time in the water. the genus bufo embraces atleast 250 species, toads have a pair of parotoid glands located on the top of their heads, these glands produce a poison that can make people ill or cause eye irritation. some have poison glands that oozes onto their skin.

when a frog or toad swallows a meal, his bulgy eyeballs will close and go down into his head, this is because the eyeballs apply pressure and actually push a frog's meal down his throat ! longest lifespan entered by a toad was a european common toad at 40 years !