European Toad Collection

Tadpoles of the Common Toad -Bufo bufo- in a muddy puddle, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany

A European Toad sitting on a Giant / Cane / Marine Toad, London Zoo, August 1923 (b / w photo)
2644376 A European Toad sitting on a Giant/Cane/Marine Toad, London Zoo, August 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Toad migration, Common toads -Bufo bufo-

Common Toads -Bufo bufo-, mating, male clasping a female, amplexus, Thuringia, Germany

Common Toad or European Toad -Bufo bufo-, reflected in water, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Common Toads -Bufo bufo-, pair in a pond, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Common Toad or European Toad -Bufo bufo- in the water, Thuringia, Germany

Common Toad or European Toad -Bufo bufo- clinging to a branch in the water, Thuringia, Germany

Common Toad or European Toad -Bufo bufo-, several males in amplexus with a female, mating process, Thuringia, Germany

Common Toad or European Toad -Bufo bufo- on grass, Thuringia, Germany

Common toad -Bufo bufo-, Mecklenburg Lake District, Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Common toad -Bufo bufo spinosus-, foraging, Kerkini Lake area, Greece, Europe

Common Toad -Bufo bufo- under water, Southern Germany, Germany

Common Toad -Bufo bufo-, Southern Germany, Germany

Toad migration, Common Toad -Bufo bufo- on the street in front of a car

Common toad -Bufo bufo-, yearling at nocturnal foraging, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Common Toad - Gwithian Towans - Cornwall, UK
DAC-806 Common Toad Gwithian Towans - Cornwall, UK Bufo bufo David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common toads mating (Bufo bufo). The male has climbed onto the females back. He will grasp the female for several days until she is ready to ovulate

Toad foot, SEM
Toad foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the front foot of a young common toad (Bufo bufo), showing its claws (dark green) and warty skin

Common toad, SEM
Common toad. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a young common toad (Bufo bufo), showing one of its large eyes and its warty skin

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The European Toad, scientifically known as Bufo bufo, is a fascinating amphibian that can be found in various locations across Europe. From the muddy puddles of Allgau, Bavaria to the London Zoo in 1923, these toads have captured the attention of many. In Germany's North Hesse region, you can witness the beauty of Common Toads reflected in water or spot them forming pairs in tranquil ponds. Thuringia, another German state, offers sightings of these toads clinging onto branches and even engaging in their intricate mating process. Several males surround a female during amplexus - a mesmerizing sight indeed. Not limited to Germany alone, Mecklenburg Lake District in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania also hosts these enchanting creatures. Here they roam freely on grassy landscapes while foraging for food. Venturing beyond Germany's borders takes us to Greece's Kerkini Lake area where Bufo bufo spinosus showcases its unique characteristics. These common toads are seen actively searching for sustenance amidst their European surroundings. Whether it's tadpoles thriving in muddy puddles or witnessing male Common Toads clasping females during amplexus, each encounter with the European Toad provides an opportunity to appreciate nature's wonders up close. So next time you find yourself exploring Europe's diverse habitats, keep an eye out for this captivating species and embrace their presence within our natural world.