Watch this clip from the BBC Wales Nature blog to find out if you can tell the difference between a toad and a frog. Generally, common toads (Bufo bufo) are widespread in mainland Britain.

The very common American toad is easily recognized by the warts all over its back ... When handled, toads will produce a copious urine with enough of this foul-tasting toxin to deter most predators.

This behavior, known as the unken reflex, warns predators, “Eat me, and you might croak.” One of the most common amphibians in its primary range, oriental fire-bellied toads thrive in ...

For starters, although it is a true lizard, it’s earned itself the nickname “horny toad” for its unique ... To protect itself from predators, the short-horned lizard doesn’t rely on ...

(CN) - The Congolese giant toad, which makes for a tasty target of lizards and birds, has a unique way of outwitting predators looking for an easy meal: it mimics the appearance and behavior of a ...

Toxin sequestration explains why the tiger keelback snake, endemic to the wooded areas of East and Southeast Asia, makes poisonous toads a regular ... to many of its predators–causing ...