Sightings of frogs and toads have fallen due to a declining number of garden ponds. The amphibians are the most commonly reported wild visitors to gardens apart from birds. But a national survey has ...

TOADS, frogs and newts are feared to be in danger after weedkiller was sprayed all around a pond. David Cooper says herbicide has been applied all around the pond in Pole Park, Gee Cross, Hyde in a ...

Thousands of toads and newts across the UK are to be tested to map the spread of a killer fungus. Volunteers will swab more than 6,000 animals to detect the presence of the chytrid fungus, which is ...

Even in the fall, there are a few Quak concerts. Photo: Getty Images The croaking of frogs and toads is as much a part of spring as birdsong and gardening. When these animals go courting in ponds and ...

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Frog and toad sightings have fallen since 2014, with a lack of garden ponds believed to be a big factor in the declining numbers. The study focussed on Scotland in particular, frog and toad numbers ...

Western leopard toads have been listed as endangered since 2016. Andrew Turner, scientific manager for CapeNature, the ...

"Re the Commomn Toad. Having seen your map on sitings-would just like to confirm that there are plenty of toads in south Brittany in the Morbihan area about 3 km from Locmine. Not only were thye in ...

Little beauties Toads have been much maligned throughout history. Wart-fearing people shun them and husband-hunting princesses overlook them — all because they’re a little bit ‘ugly’. But our ...