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Bufo bufo
(Common toad)
The common toad is surrounded by a wealth of folklore and superstition. It can alter the tone of its skin to suit its...
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20 Images
6 Videos
Bufo calamita
(Natterjack toad)
The chief distinguishing feature of the natterjack is the yellow stripe down its back. Shorter hind legs also tell the natterjack...
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16 Images
4 Videos
Rana lessonae
(Pool frog)
The pool frog was only recognised as a distinct species as recently as 1973. It is usually olive-brown above, with dark-brown...
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7 Images
0 Videos
Rana temporaria
(Common frog)
Undoubtedly Britain's most well-known amphibian, the common frog is often found in garden ponds. They are typically brown...
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22 Images
4 Videos
Triturus cristatus
(Great crested newt)
The great crested newt is Britain's largest and most threatened newt. The body is generally dark brown to black in colour with...
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11 Images
5 Videos
Triturus helveticus
(Palmate newt)
The palmate newt is the smallest British amphibian, and earns its English name from the strongly webbed hind feet that males...
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9 Images
2 Videos
Triturus vulgaris
(Smooth newt)
The smooth or common newt is Britain's most widespread newt. Both males and females have greenish-brown upperparts, with a whitish...
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8 Videos
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