Two species of frog and two toads are native to the UK. So-called common frogs (Rana temporaria) and common toads (Bufo bufo) are widespread and often spotted in gardens. But sightings of these ...

Thousands of bufo toads, also known as cane toads or giant marine toads, are currently breeding in Florida, raising concerns among residents. Originally introduced in the 1930s to eat pests on ...

Generally, common toads (Bufo bufo) are widespread in mainland Britain. They inhabit damp areas of deciduous woodland, scrub, gardens, parks and fields. During the breeding season they live in ...

These largely terrestrial frogs may have been as ill-tempered and ... Its name is derived from Beelzebub, Greek for "devil," and bufo, Latin for toad. Ampinga means "armored," describing the ...

I love toads. I shared a garden once with one — he lived for years in an upturned flowerpot in a damp and shady corner and helped in my constant battle against slugs and other garden pests. I always ...