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Frogs vs toads

Common frogs and toads may both be seen in gardens and wildlife areas. Here are a few key things to look out for when identifying…


Head

O Common frogs tend to have a dark mask behind the eye.
O Common toads usually have golden eyes and lack the mask.

Body
O Common frogs have smooth, moist skin which is usually some shade of green-brown with darker markings.
O Common toads have 'warty' skin; they are often found in much drier habitats than frogs. They can be similar colours to frogs and sometimes have markings on the skin.

Legs
O Common frogs have long stripy legs which they use to make quick jumps.
O Common toads have shorter legs and are more prone to crawling rather than hopping.