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Common Toad ID features:
Defence mechanism:
Producing toxins
Warty skin
Short back legs
Rounded appearance
Pair of rugby-ball shaped glands behind the eyes
Toads on Roads We coordinate toad patrols all over the country. Data collected by patrollers is used in Froglife’s research
83,548 toads helped at
161 toad crossing
toad crossings in 2017
sites returned data in 2017
Toads on Roads Analysing the data
Research in collaboration with the University of Zurich revealed that on average, common toads have declined by
68% Dave Kilbey
over the last
30 years
in the UK
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Common Frog ID features:
Defence mechanism:
Jumping away
Dark ‘eye mask’
Long, striped back legs
Angular appearance
Great Crested Newt ID features:
Warty black / dark brown skin
Males: large crest with a break tail
& white ‘flash’ on
Smooth Newt ID features: ď‚Ť
Males: continuous crest along back,
feathery back feet &
large spots
Wildlife Workshops
Mapestry Creation
Mapestry Tour
Swimming with toads
Habitat Work – new ponds
Boardwalks New Pond Succession July 2015
Sept 2015 Sept 2016
July 2016
June 2017
Habitat Work
Volunteer Days
Froglife Ecological Services
Training Courses Froglife offer a range of survey training courses designed to offer something to everyone, from complete beginner to Environmental professional. “…thanks again for a really enjoyable and informative course!”
Froglife Ecological Services
Training Courses “I really enjoyed attending these sessions and think that Froglife does offer value for money on these courses�
Froglife Ecological Services
Training Courses
Froglife Ecological Services
Leapfrog Schools
Creating wildlife-focused spaces for outdoor learning in schools. “Thank you so much for all your hard work building our pond. It's already looking great and will be a fantastic learning resource� - Bridgewater Primary School
Froglife Ecological Services
Leapfrog Schools
“We have really enjoyed working in
conjunction with Froglife … it will benefit us and the community greatly.” - Coates
Habitat Work “Brilliant to see all the work you have put in, so worthwhile providing much needed habitat for all wildlife, especially amphibians, these species are really suffering with loss of habitat and countless other problems. This is fantastic to see!� Sharon Hall, Hounslow Heath
Public Engagement
Virtual Reality Experience “We think the project is a great way of educating and informing people about amphibian life, especially in an urban area like this.� - Joanne Smith, Senior Warden at Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park
Froglife Paid-for Activities We offer a range of paid-for activities that can be booked for your venue or event.
Froglife Active Conservation Team Using practical conservation to engage young people with the community
Froglife Active Conservation Team
Public Engagement
Public Engagement
Habitat Work
Green Pathways
An outdoor therapy project for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people “It was the highlight of my life, the best thing I have done�
Green Pathways 384
sessions, working directly with 843 young people in 2017 “The project has made a difference to my life as I have become more confident in my skills and I know that I can do things if I try, thanks� - Ryan, participant from Batley Foyer
Green Pathways 42 green spaces improved for biodiversity in 2017
“I used to live near here as a child, but haven’t been
back since. I can’t believe the difference all the groups have made to the space. I love it here now!” - JD
Garden Wildlife Health
In collaboration with BTO and RSPB Monitoring the health of, andZSL, identifying disease threats to, British wildlife: amphibians, reptiles, garden birds & hedgehogs. Report incidents online at www.gardenwildlifehealth.org
Froglife Research
Barney Gill
Amphibian diseases in the UK
Monitoring wildlife enquiries as part of the Garden Wildlife Health Project
Matt Wilson
Froglife Research
Adder conservation genetics Investigating the population genetics of the adder to determine the possible impacts of isolation on population viability.
Froglife Research
Pond restoration forclearance the Bearded stonewort Targeted pond to provide suitable conditions for the nationally scarce Bearded stonewort
Froglife Research
Effectiveness of under-road mitigation tunnels for amphibians and reptiles Monitoring several UK and European sites using infra-red cameras
Sam Hobson
Froglife Research Amphibians and the lunar cycle
Using ‘Toads on Roads’ data to investigate the movement of adult common toads in relation to the lunar phase
Dave Kilbey
Froglife Research Great crested newt research
Investigating body condition and survival in a population of great crested newts over a 30 year period
Dave Kilbey
Froglife Research Great crested newt research
Investigating the non-consumptive effects of fish on great crested newt larvae
Froglife Research International research
Collaborating with the IUCN on updating the Red List Assessment for Data Deficient amphibian species
Download the FREE Dragon Finder App from the App store and Google Play! Identify British reptiles and amphibians and their calls. Learn more about each species. Record your sightings and contribute to Froglife’s research!
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