The Common Toad (Bufo Bufo) Part One

Toads are .

There are two kinds of toads native to . These are the Common Toad (Bufo bufo) (see left) and the Natterjack Toad (Bufo calamita). The Common Toad, as the name suggests, is widespread throughout Britain, although it does not occur in Ireland.

The Natterjack Toad is found mainly in the coastal dunes of East Anglia and in the North West of England. It was formerly common on southern heathlands. Its numbers are declining and it is now protected by law. The two species can be easily distinguished by the presence of a prominent yellow line down the back of the Natterjack Toad.

Amphibians are a class of animals that have mucous glands in their skin. Their skin has no feathers, scales or hairs. Some of them including the Common Toad have poison glands. Frogs and newts are also amphibians. Amphibians lay their eggs in water where they develop into larvae (tadpoles). Amphibians have to return to water to lay their eggs because the eggs have no shell and therefore no protection against desiccation. In contrast, reptiles and birds have evolved eggs with protective shells, which allow them to lay their eggs on dry land. The tadpoles are aquatic and have gills for breathing in water. They pass through several stages of development, gradually assuming the adult form (a process known as metamorphosis).

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[gschjetne]

I just found one thrashing around in my bedroom. I put the poor fellow outside.

There are lots of toads where I live, which is good. Especially considering that wiping out populations happen to be a human speciality.

[blairrabbit2003]

@gschjetne

its a shame really whats happening to this world.

[xINVISIGOTHx]

is there some reason why this is in 3 parts?

[blairrabbit2003]

@xINVISIGOTHx Yes the toad did not keep still long enough

[RyarikTahZombieKat]

what a cutie <3

i have 2 pet cane toads and one of em is here with me right now <:

hehe d'aaaww he fell asleep in the corneer <D hehe

[HighFlyer186]

Great video and lot's of info on the toad. Well done :-)