The common toad was once abundant across Europe. Today, the population has seen a massive decline and desperately needs conservation.

A new study reveals a worrying decline in common toad (Bufo bufo) populations across the UK and Switzerland. Scientists warn urgent action is needed to prevent ecological disruption.

Common toads, with their heavy-set bodies and short limbs, are regarded as typical terrestrial amphibians. “There is no shortage of papers on common toads; they are a very well-studied species,” says ...

Volunteers surveying dormice and bats in trees have made the unexpected discovery of over fifty common toads in nest boxes and tree cavities at least 1.5 meters high. Volunteers surveying dormice and ...

The common toad is a rather rotund animal with short legs and an ungainly gait. It certainly doesn’t look like a good tree climber – yet citizen surveys suggest that common toads often climb trees to ...

Well this was toad-ally unexpected. A person in England purchased a pre-packaged salad from a local grocery story only to find a toad — a live toad — was hopping around within. UPI reports how, ...

Animal experts are attempting to identify the origin of a toad — found in a supermarket bag of salad. Graham Martin, from Berkshire Reptile Rescue, said he was asked to collect the animal on Monday by ...

CHIEVRES, Belgium – It is international amphibians’ week - a global celebration dedicated to the diverse and vital group of animals known as amphibians. To celebrate this week let’s review what ...