What is the Natterjack toad?

Natterjack, epidalea calamite, comes from many areas of Europe. It is used in shallow waters and sand environments and can be identified by a yellow stripe on the back. It is known for its noisy shouting and tends to run instead of jumping or jumping. The countries that are native include Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Western Ukraine and Estonia. Natterjacks also live in the UK and Ireland, although they are rare in these areas. It is not unusual to find these creatures in the mountains, semi -in -school environments or in forest glenens and louk. Natterjacks can also be found in gardens and parks, but are generally attracted to areas with light, sandy soil and shallow water. Jakonejsou it is very good swimmers, they cannot survive in deep waters or lakes that do not have large shallow areas.

covered with stained dark and light brown or green pattern, sometimes with red marking, is oilChan Natterjack most easily identified by a thin yellow line that flows down to the center of the back. In the metamorphosis phase, these toads are 0.27 to 0.39 inches (7 to 10 millimeters) and an adult Natterjack can reach 1.9 to 2.8 inches (50 to 70 millimeters). Natterjack, also known as a running toad, can also be distinguished with its short back legs that prevent him from jumping or jumping, which requires to run instead.

These toads are known for their impressive voice abilities. Some male toads of Natterjack can be heard several kilometers (1 mile = 1.6 kilometers). Sometimes they are called the European deepest amphibian.

fell into the catkyegory of the threatened toad, Natterjack is particularly rare in the northern and eastern parts of its extent, such as in the UK, Germany and Estonia. This is usually due to the loss of their habitat. The decline in Heathland and the sand dunes reducing scrubbing and the forest reduced the habitable area of ​​the toad, as well asAbout pollution, development and drying of ponds. In the UK, efforts to protect and build suitable ponds for the Natterjack Ropuch were developed.

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