Texas Toad (Noun)
Meaning
Nocturnal burrowing toad of mesquite woodland and prairies of the United States southwest.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Texas toad is seldom seen due to its nocturnal habits and underground lifestyle.
- In the summer, young Texas toads can be heard making their high-pitched calls in the evenings.
- The Texas toad prefers a nocturnal lifestyle and hides in underground burrows during the day.
- Texas toads spend most of their time beneath the surface of the soil in mesquite woodland areas.
- Local wildlife enthusiasts often go on nighttime expeditions to catch a glimpse of the elusive Texas toad.