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Common Toads (Bufo bufo) Unlike frogs, Toads spend most of their year on dry land, leading solitary lives.<br /> <br /> That is until, for just a few days a year they gather on mass, following a hugely dangerous migration to the pond of their birth, where they indulge in a mating frenzy before going their separate ways once again.<br /> <br /> I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. <br /> <br /> See the video and read the full story here: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/7cfDAO4UVCE?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Bufo bufo,Common toad,Geotagged,United Kingdom,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Common Toads (Bufo bufo)

Unlike frogs, Toads spend most of their year on dry land, leading solitary lives.

That is until, for just a few days a year they gather on mass, following a hugely dangerous migration to the pond of their birth, where they indulge in a mating frenzy before going their separate ways once again.

I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

See the video and read the full story here:

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    Ferdy Christant
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    The ultimate early spring video, nice! Posted 3 years ago
  2. View Philip Booker's profile
    Philip Booker
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    It was wonderful to watch, while doing my very best not to disturb or alarm them.

    I may pop back therre later.     Posted 3 years ago

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The European Toad

The European toad is an amphibian widespread throughout Europe, with the exception of Iceland, Ireland and some Mediterranean islands. Its easterly range extends to Irkutsk in Siberia and its southerly range includes parts of northwestern Africa in the northern mountains of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

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Similar species: Frogs
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By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Mar 3, 2022. Captured Mar 3, 2022 16:22 in Attenborough Centre, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QF, UK.
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  • 218.32mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.