What is the Puerto Rican crested toad? The Puerto Rican crested toad is the only toad species native to Puerto Rico. Named for the bony crests above its large, golden eyes, this toad is also ...

This species’ habitat in the Dixie Valley Playa lies within the Great Basin, which is mostly very dry. But the toad lives in unique wetlands dotting the western edge of the Dixie Valley Playa, fed by ...

Urban sprawl, dams, grazing, mining and off-road vehicles are devouring what little remains of arroyo toad habitat, while nonnative species devour the toads themselves. In 2000, the Center settled a ...