Amphibians of Lassen Volcanic National Park
The 2 amphibians you can find at Lassen Volcanic National Park, like the Pacific chorus frog — sizes, diets, and whether you should worry.
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Amphibian Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
A two-inch frog that shifts between green and brown and calls the ribbit Hollywood dubs onto night scenes everywhere, from sea level to alpine ponds.
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Amphibian Western toad
Anaxyrus boreas
A stout, warty toad that walks instead of hopping, with poison glands behind each eye, ranging from lowland ponds to mountain lakes across the Cascades.