MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- South Florida's recent heavy rain sets the perfect mood for giant toxic toads to breed. They're called Cane toads, or Bufo toads, and the invasive species can be deadly for cats ...

“Police attempting to capture large toad” isn’t a typical message you see pop up on your phone as a safety alert. But for San Francisco residents who have the Citizen app, many got exactly that as an ...

Put that toad down. Yes, you. In “should we really have to tell you this?” news, the National Park Service warns against licking toads. It turns out the toad, a Sonoran Desert toad, secretes a toxin ...

The National Park Service has warned visitors against licking a toad whose secretions contain a powerful psychoactive compound that has gained popularity among some celebrities. The Sonoran Desert ...

Cane toads secrete a toxin that can harm or even kill animals that lick, bite or eat them, including dogs and cats.

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – If you’ve noticed a bunch of toads hopping around your yard recently you’re not alone. These Texas amphibians are enjoying a boost in their population thanks to a wet year. The ...

PHOENIX — Election and pre-holiday season can be stressful, but licking toads is not the escapism the National Park Service recommends. Last week, NPS posted on Facebook a message to visitors to stop ...