Its name is derived from Beelzebub, Greek for "devil," and bufo, Latin for toad. Ampinga means "armored," describing the prominent cranial shield the species had on its head. The presence of ...

Generally, common toads (Bufo bufo) are widespread in mainland Britain. They inhabit damp areas of deciduous woodland, scrub, gardens, parks and fields. During the breeding season they live in ...

Two species of frog and two toads are native to the UK. So-called common frogs (Rana temporaria) and common toads (Bufo bufo) are widespread and often spotted in gardens. But sightings of these ...

Graham explains they have narrowed the toads' species down to two: "buffo buffo which is our common toad native to this ...