Featured in: Year 1: Animals, including humans
Common Toad
Amphibian
An amphibian with warty skin that prefers to crawl rather than hop.
💡 Fun Facts
- Has glands behind its eyes that produce a mild poison to put off predators.
- Has a sticky, flick-out tongue that it uses to catch insects and slugs with lightning speed.
📅 Through the Year
- Breeding:March to April
- Hibernation:November to February
📄 Educational Handout Available
Download the printable infographic: Frogs and Toads