Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

Frogs and toads are often talked about as if they’re identical, but once you look closely, you’ll notice they’re quite different. Although they belong to the same biological order, their appearance, ...

I’ve heard the saying “All toads are frogs, but not all frogs are toads.” This phrase can be a mind twister until you concentrate on the meaning behind it. Both frogs and toads are amphibians in the ...

Toads are frogs that have a more robust, short-legged and rough-skinned form and are more terrestrial. They have relatively dry, warty skin and prominent parotoid glands behind the eyes, which can ...

Krista Weatherford from Maymont visits the studio with an array of common frogs and toads and explains how amphibian life in local waterways can serve as indicators of soil, water and air quality.