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Scientists in Australia have genetically modified invasive cane toad eggs to create “Peter Pan” tadpoles that never grow ...
Helen Hobbs, who has been managing Charlcombe Toad Rescue Group since 2003, said: “Closing Charlcombe Lane, with the support ...
Waaah” is a sound not sought by most, but there are some who seek it nightly. They head outside, after sunset, specifically listening for a low pitched “Waaah” sound. It is ...
By removing a gene to stunt cane toads at their tadpole stage, scientists hope they may have found a way to make the invader ...
“Human land use and cover change is rapidly altering the size, type and configuration of habitat” for the amphibians and ...
The Frog and Toad survey is a citizen-based monitoring program. Surveys are conducted to determine the status, distribution ...
Full of slugs, worms and other invertebrates, a compost heap is a frog and toad buffet. It can also provide a much-needed warm spot to spend winter in. Take care not to harm possible amphibian ...
People in the town of Shelburne helped hundreds of frogs and salamanders across the road on Saturday night. Local leaders had ...
There are seven types of amphibian found here in the UK. Amongst these is the common toad. It's slightly bigger than a frog but has shorter legs and prefers to crawl instead of hop. In the summer ...
whose patrols are helping the local amphibian population thrive. For six weeks in February and March, members of the Charlcombe Toad Rescue Group are out on manoeuvres, armed with torches and ...