These nocturnal predators use their keen senses of smell and hearing to find their prey. Raccoons and Red Foxes also eat earthworms. But they prefer to prey on mice, frogs, fish, and birds. In parts of North America and Europe they are thought of as pests. They raid garbage cans and have been known to kill cats, chickens, and even lambs.
Spring is the mating season for frogs and toads in the temperate parts of the world.
The night air is filled with their croaks, chirps and grunts. All frogs and toads are more active at night. This is because they are safer from attack by reptiles and birds, most of which hunt in the day. There is also little danger of their moist skin drying out at night, and there are plenty of insects to eat. Frogs and toads mainly rely on vision to catch their food.