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Archives for August 13, 2024

A Well Camouflaged Toad

August 13, 2024 Elizabeth

This American Toad was So Well Camouflaged! Scroll through the progression in the gallery to "zoom" in! When do you spot him? Later we spotted this toad huddling under our little American Flag. … [Read more...]

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