New research suggests Sonoran Desert toads went into steep decline after stories of their mind-bending chemical properties began circulating among drug users. By Rachel Nuwer It looks much like any ...

All seven species of toads native to Arizona are toxic, but the Sonoran Desert Toad is the most concerning due to its large size. Toxic toads can be identified by the large poison glands located ...

The toad emerges during the monsoon season because it needs water to reproduce. The Sonoran Desert toad, found in Arizona, has psychedelic properties. In this week's podcast of Valley 101, we If ...

Phoenix police say an 88-year-old self-proclaimed healer accused of sexually assaulting patients has been extradited from Nigeria to Arizona. An upscale Tempe restaurant is asking the public for help ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Monsoon rains may bring relief from the heat, but they also bring out a hidden danger to pets: poisonous toads. They’re known as Sonoran Desert toads or Colorado River toads; ...

Arizona’s usual suspects are snakes, scorpions, spiders and the occasional rat. But adding to the list of critters are toads and not just any regular toads, but toxic toads. Yes, all of Arizona’s ...