This World Wetlands Day, hear from WPY60’s Shane Gross on five fun facts about Western toad tadpoles, the subject of his Grand Title award-winning photograph. To capture ‘The Swarm of Life’, Shane snorkelled in Cedar Lake, Canada, for several hours through carpets of lily pads. Western toads are just one of over 100,000 species that call freshwater wetlands home across the globe. In total, it's estimated that 40% of the world's plant and animal species live in wetlands, despite covering only 6%

15K views · 259 reactions | A stunning Eastern Narrow Mouth Toad! This species has a special adaptation that allows them consume ants, their primary diet. The skin fold on the back of their head can cover their eyes to avoid ant bites while feeding! #hoppinhelp #easternnarrowmouthtoad #frog #frogs | Hopp'in Help | Facebook