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Frogs and toads

How do I tell the difference between frogs and toads?

Frogs have smooth, moist skin and long, stripy legs and are likely to be found in damp habitats in the gardne. Toads have warty skin, golden eyes and prefer to crawl rather than hop; if threatened a toad can puff itself up to appear bigger. Toads can tolerate drier habitats than frogs and spend less time in water.


More information:
O More identification tips.

O Common frog gallery on Facebook.
O
Common toad gallery on Facebook.
O Unusually coloured amphibians.
O Non-native frogs and toads.