Welcome from Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson -- Introduction to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Toronto -- Ojibway legend: "The turtle with the sun under this chin" -- Life stages of reptiles and amphibians -- Biogeography -- Yesterday's habitats of Toronto -- Today's habitats of Toronto -- Threats posed by urbanization -- extirpated species -- reptiles of Toronto. Turtles. Toronto's (un)official reptile: snapping turtle. Snakes -- Amphibians of Toronto. Frogs and toads. Vocalizations. Toronto's (un)official amphibian: American toad. Salamanders -- Enjoying reptiles and amphibians in Toronto -- Observing reptiles and amphibians responsibility -- A chronology of the Toronto Reptile and Amphibian Year -- Checklist of the reptiles and amphibians of Toronto -- Local policy initiatives -- How you can help -- Conclusion -- Select reptile and amphibian resources -- Acknowledgements.