The Adventures of Trashy

Trashy and the Natterjack Toad

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Trashy and the Natterjack Toad: Pollution

Trashy and the Natterjack Toad: Drowning

Natterjack Toad Facts Smaller than the Common Toad, Natterjacks are very rare. They breed in warm, shallow pools in sand dunes and on sandy heaths in just a handful of special places. They are mainly nocturnal. In the spring, the males all sing together at night to attract females. Their call is very loud and can be heard over 1km away. They have a distinctive yellow stripe on their back. Natterjacks are an endangered species, and protected under British law. Did you know? Natterjack toads dont normally hop like common toads. They run! Why are they endangered? Natterjack toads are poor swimmers and will drown in deep water. A change to their natural habitat by man building walls and dykes near shore lines to protect buildings from flooding has resulted in the toads being unable to escape high tides. Other causes of population loss include damage to habitat, pollution and isolation of the species.

Hes quite cute in a warty sort of way!

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CROAK DAMAGE DUNES ENDANGERED HABITAT

NATTERJACK NOCTURNAL NOISY SAND TOAD