This toad was photographed soon after we
discovered their summer night
habits. Toads seem to spend most of their time in damp
places on land -
often under leaf litter, flowerpots, etc.
Amphibians - Toads
This toad was photographed soon after we
discovered their summer night
habits. Toads seem to spend most of their time in damp
places on land -
often under leaf litter, flowerpots, etc.
When Toads are alarmed they sometimes
inflate themselves
as this one is doing to discourage predators.
This one obviously took exception to having a camera
stuck in his face.
First seen in late 26 March 2000, a pair of
toads
mating and in the process of producing a
'necklace' of spawn.
This image is about 30cm (1 foot) across, with the necklace and participants about 8cm (3 inches) under the surface.
To tell Frog and Toad tadpoles apart, look for external gills (feathery outgrowths behind the eyes) which are present only in Toads.