For human beings living east of the Oregon border, identifying a true Western Toad -- officially known as "Bufo Boreas" -- can be difficult. Thankfully I found a great photo (taken by Gerald & Buff Corsi) on the internet, along with an excellent description of our species life (and threats to our survival). Unfortunately, they also suggest places that you'll find us ... . which I recommend that you ignore. We've already got too many people looking around, not to mention smashing us to smithereens on highways and byways of the west.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Western Ho (Go the Bufo Boreas)
For human beings living east of the Oregon border, identifying a true Western Toad -- officially known as "Bufo Boreas" -- can be difficult. Thankfully I found a great photo (taken by Gerald & Buff Corsi) on the internet, along with an excellent description of our species life (and threats to our survival). Unfortunately, they also suggest places that you'll find us ... . which I recommend that you ignore. We've already got too many people looking around, not to mention smashing us to smithereens on highways and byways of the west.
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The "Best Smile" toad is Bufo baxteri, an extremely rare amphibian. Why is it not B. boreas, a rather common croaker?
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ReplyDeleteI will have to do some research on your question, Gunnar. Too deep for an old toad!
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