The Sonoran desert toad was once present in California, where it is now extinct. It is currently found in New Mexico, where it is considered an endangered species, and in Arizona, where its population status is unknown. For most of the year, the toad is dormant in underground burrows. However, the toad resurfaces in the summer months to breed in temporary watering holes across the Sonoran Desert. During this time, the toad is most vulnerable to being removed from its habitat. Extensive international demand is leading to the exploitation and monetization of the toad, potentially leading to the species’ localized extinction. Extraction of the toad’s secretions has resulted in a severe encroachment on the toad’s natural habitat. >>Support the Sonoran desert toad and donate through www.GrowMedicine.com!<< Grow Medicine is a project of the Indigenous Medicine Conservation Fund.