Geographical Range Southeastern Wyoming Habitat Wetlands
Scientific Name Bufo baxteri Conservation Status Extinct in the
wild  Tiny Toad  At its full size, the Wyoming toad is only two
inches long. This toad looks lumpy - its body is covered with
warts and its head has a humped ridge. The skin is various
shades of brown - perfect for blending in and escaping would-be
predators.  Changing Tastes  As tadpoles, Wyoming toads eat
mostly plant matter, like algae. As adults, they are carnivores,
preying on insects, larvae - just about any small critter that
moves!  This Toad Needs Glasses!  How can an insect avoid being
eaten by a Wyoming toad? By standing still! This toad has such
poor eyesight that it tends to miss prey unless it's moving.
The Circle of Life  In the spring and summer, male toads gather
at breeding ponds and call to attract mates. After a male finds
his match, he clasps her from behind. The female releases a
string of eggs, and the male fertilizes the eggs as they reach
the water. The tadpoles ha