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Common Toad
Bufo bufo
Wildlife Explorer collectible · Common Toad
🐸 Discover the common toad
The common toad is a robust amphibian found in many Dutch landscapes.
🔎 At a glance
- Habitat: gardens, forests, parks, and moist landscapes
- Diet: insects, worms, and small invertebrates
- Activity: mainly dusk and night
🌿 Where does it live?
The species uses terrestrial habitats for resting and foraging and seeks water for reproduction in the spring.
🐾 How it lives
The common toad hunts small animals and can travel surprisingly long distances on wet evenings.
💡 Did you know?
- Toads are mainly active at night.
- They often return to water for reproduction.
- A natural garden can provide shelter.
🌿 Threats & protection
Roads and the disappearance of suitable breeding waters can threaten toads.
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