The Sonoran Desert toad excretes a neurotoxin that contains 5-MeO-DMT, a psychoactive compound also found in ayahuasca.

The National Park Service issued a similar warning in 2022 about the deadly risks of licking toxic Sonoran Desert toads ...

Arizona officials are reminding Phoenix-area citizens that kissing frogs should only happen in fairy tales, as some people are reportedly licking toxic toads to get high. Recent unseasonal rainfall in ...

Poison Apple is a seed that was introduced to Grow a Garden on October 11, 2025, as part of the Ghoul Garden Update. If you're looking to add this crop to ...

Modern toads (Bufonidae) are among the most successful amphibians on the planet, a diverse group of more than 600 species ...

The common toad was once abundant across Europe. Today, the population has seen a massive decline and desperately needs conservation.

This book is termed an “easy reader,” but in truth, it is poetry. Lobel’s introduction to his beloved woodland pair, whose ...

There's some truth to the urban legend that certain toads have psychedelic properties, but licking them isn't a good idea.

One gardener found a "toad-ally" awesome surprise in their backyard. While working in the garden, a Redditor discovered an ...