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LINCOLNSHIRE ECHO (Lincoln, UK) 07 January 08 Toad And Newt Under Threat
As Europe's noisiest amphibian, the natterjack toad is named after its rather ratchet-like croak and is incapable of hopping.
Although it can live for 12 to 15 years, the natterjack has many predators, so few survive to such an old age.
The natterjack is a distinctive short-legged toad with a yellow stripe down the length of its back.
It was first recognised as a distinct species - Bufo calamita - by Lincolnshire scientist Sir Joseph Banks in the late 18th century.
The toads can be found at Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve near Skegness and nearby Saltfleetby Nature Reserve as they prefer sandy soils.
Great crested newt
Great crested newts are nocturnal and can be seen by torchlight in springtime in the first two hours after dusk by the side of ponds where they breed.
It is possible for a great crested newt to reach the age of 27 and it can grow up to 17cm long.
The smooth newt is the most common species of newt in Britain and the palmate is the most rare although it has been sighted at Chambers Farm Wood near Wragby.
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk...tentPK=19467073&folderPk=87030&pNodeId=156609
As Europe's noisiest amphibian, the natterjack toad is named after its rather ratchet-like croak and is incapable of hopping.
Although it can live for 12 to 15 years, the natterjack has many predators, so few survive to such an old age.
The natterjack is a distinctive short-legged toad with a yellow stripe down the length of its back.
It was first recognised as a distinct species - Bufo calamita - by Lincolnshire scientist Sir Joseph Banks in the late 18th century.
The toads can be found at Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve near Skegness and nearby Saltfleetby Nature Reserve as they prefer sandy soils.
Great crested newt
Great crested newts are nocturnal and can be seen by torchlight in springtime in the first two hours after dusk by the side of ponds where they breed.
It is possible for a great crested newt to reach the age of 27 and it can grow up to 17cm long.
The smooth newt is the most common species of newt in Britain and the palmate is the most rare although it has been sighted at Chambers Farm Wood near Wragby.
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk...tentPK=19467073&folderPk=87030&pNodeId=156609
