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Bufo bufo
Length: |
3 - 6" (8 - 15 cm) Females larger than males |
Habitat: |
Damp areas of woodland, gardens, fields, etc. |
Colour: |
Brown / green |
Diet: |
Insects, larvae, slugs, worms |
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Common Toad |
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The common toad is mostly nocturnal and hides in sheltered
places during the day.
They are broad and squat with warty skin. Although their skin
colour varies depending on habitat, they are mostly a
brown/green colour. Their eyes are orange with horizontal
black pupils.
To deter predators, they secrete an irritant from their skin. |
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Common Toad |
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