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 ...

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 ...

Early spring is the start of the breeding season for common toads (Bufo bufo to scientists). A warm, wet evening is 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 ...