Tacoma, USA – A video from Northwest Trek Wildlife Park captures Whopper, a spadefoot toad, skillfully catching a crunchy mealworm treat.

The footage highlights the amphibian’s astonishing speed and precision. With a lightning-fast tongue, Whopper snatches the mealworm mid-air, demonstrating why spadefoot toads are expert insect hunters.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park shared the clip on social media, adding: “Snack time! 🐸 Whopper the spadefoot toad is showing off its quick reflexes while enjoying a crunchy mealworm treat. With a lightning-fast tongue and big appetite, these little amphibians are expert insect hunters!”

The video offers a close-up look at the feeding behavior of these small yet agile creatures, emphasizing their remarkable hunting skills despite their size.

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