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Pelobates fuscus
European Common Spadefoot or Garlic Toad.
This toad is a night hunter and dig itself into soil during daytime. When alarmed, it emits a very loud call (alarm call) and it can exude a noxious secretion which bears a garlic odour, hence the common name "garlic toad".
Spotted on May 4, 2011
Submitted on May 4, 2011
3 Comments
Beautiful indeed! Despite the fact that this frog listed as non endangered in Europe this was only the 2'nd time i've spotted this amazing creature.
very beautiful !
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