David
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Amphibians and Reptiles 3 - Common Toads 1
COMMON TOAD Bufo bufo
(f), COMMON FROG Rana temporaria
(m)
COMMON
TOADS Bufo bufo (m,f)
COMMON
TOADS Bufo bufo (m, f)
COMMON
TOADS Bufo bufo (m, f)
- The first photograph shows a male
Common Frog in amplexus with a female Common
Toad. Neither species is particularly selective
during the courtship period and mistakes like this may be
made. The instinct to mate is overwhelmingly powerful and
many male toads may compete fiercely over a single
female. The females are sometimes unable to escape from
the resulting mass of over-amorous suitors and they can
drown as a consequence.
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