Fowler's Toad is very common in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain of North Carolina. This big one seems fat and happy!

Durham, NC 10/19/06.

Fowler's is very similar to American Toad (Bufo americanus), but the dark patches on Fowler's encircle several spots instead of just one or two.

Durham Co., NC 6/21/09.

Wake Co., NC 6/4/05.

Another large, well-fed one.

Moore Co., NC 4/13/02.

This poor toad is emaciated.

Granville Co., NC 6/4/05.

Chatham Co., NC 9/15/07.