The toads, found across the American southwest, also boast another unique feature: They 'have prominent parotid glands that secrete a potent toxin,' according to the NPS.
The NPS used Facebook to warn passerby to use caution around the Sonoran desert toad, also known as the Colorado river toad.
On Tuesday, the NPS used Facebook to warn passerby to use caution around the Sonoran desert toad, also known as the Colorado river toad. But the toads, found across the American southwest, also boast another unique feature: They "have prominent parotid glands that secrete a potent toxin," according to the NPS. The parotid glands are located just behind the toad's eyes.So the service recommends people who encounter the toad "please refrain from licking."
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