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Which family includes the animals known as true toads?
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The natterjack toad (Bufo calamita) lives in northern Europe.
The animals known as true toads belong to the family Bufonidae.123
While the terms "frog" and "toad" are often used to distinguish between different types of amphibians within the order Anura, these labels are not strictly taxonomic. In scientific classification, all toads are considered a type of frog, but the designation "true toads" is reserved exclusively for members of the Bufonidae family. These animals are typically characterized by their stout bodies, short legs, and dry, warty skin.21