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Common frog (
Rana temporaria
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Undoubtedly Britain's most well-known amphibian, the common frog is often found in garden ponds. They are typically brown or...
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Common toad (
Bufo bufo
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The common toad is surrounded by a wealth of folklore and superstition. It can alter the tone of its skin to suit its surroundings;...
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3rd November 2009: IUCN Red List of Threatened Species - Extinction crisis continues
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Under the Sea
The giant clam is the largest species of bivalve mollusc on fossil record and can weigh up to 300kg.
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Dusky dolphins are inquisitive creatures, as seen here investigating a southern right whale.
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Since the megamouth shark's discovery, only 17 sightings have been recorded of this elusive fish.
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The basking shark is the second largest fish in the sea, reaching up to 10 metres in length.
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Leafy seadragons hatch from the male and will reach maturity within 2 years of life.
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