This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The natterjack toad is native to 17 European countries. These are the only toads native to Ireland. They prefer heathland and sandy habitats. Even though they face the threats of habitat destruction at the hands of logging, mining, and quarrying; tourism; disturbances at the hands of recreational activities; pollution; and […]

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