Common toads mating
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Common toads mating
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. This is done in water, with the male fertilising the eggs as they are laid. The breeding season is in the spring, and males fight each other for access to females. The common toad feeds on spiders, insects, snails, slugs and even smaller toads. Photographed in Sorsjon, Lerbacks socken, Narke, Sweden
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Amphibian Breeding Bufo Bufo Carrying Common Toad Grass Mate Mating Narke Re Production Reproducing Reproductive Sc Andinavian Scandinavia Sexual Sweden Toad European Toad Toads
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This print captures a remarkable moment in the life of common toads (Bufo bufo) during their mating season. In this image, a male toad has climbed onto the back of a female, firmly grasping her as they engage in an intricate reproductive ritual. The male will remain attached to the female for several days until she is ready to ovulate. The scene unfolds in water, where the female lays her eggs and the male fertilizes them as they are released. This mesmerizing display of nature's wonders takes place during springtime when these amphibians actively seek out mates. During this period, males fiercely compete with each other for access to females. Common toads have diverse dietary preferences, feeding on spiders, insects, snails, slugs, and even smaller toads. Found in Scandinavia specifically Sweden's Sorsjon region within Lerbacks socken area of Narke province; these European creatures thrive amidst lush grassy landscapes. This photograph not only showcases the beauty of wildlife but also provides insight into the biological processes that drive reproduction among species like common toads. It serves as a testament to both their resilience and vulnerability while reminding us of our interconnectedness with all living beings on our planet.
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