toad

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Aside from its dramatic claws, the insect's body shares similarities with modern Gelastocoridae, also called toad bugs, which are land-dwelling predators.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

He also used symbols like the "pava", the traditional farmer's hat, and the endangered Puerto Rican crested toad.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Presidents came and went while Hoover sat in FBI headquarters like an all-seeing toad.

From Salon • Oct. 19, 2025

Fish and Wildlife Service’s military conservation partner of the year for its efforts to support the recovery of several species, including the tidewater goby, coastal California gnatcatcher, the arroyo toad and southern California steelhead.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025

The crowd cheered wildly; Thorn, Valley, and Seven screamed and clapped as each toad completed its run.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega