Spring awakening in Lower Saxony: Change toad returns!

Spring awakening in Lower Saxony: Change toad returns!

Helmstedt, Deutschland - With the move of spring in Lower Saxony, the animal world becomes active, including the strongly endangered change toad. The first copies emerged from their winter quarters due to the increasing temperatures. The alternating toad, known for its characteristic greenish stain pattern and yellow-green eyes, has started its reproductive period, which continues until June. During this time, the toads are particularly active in warm-moist nights, which simplifies the observation of the animals.

In Lower Saxony, the change toad can currently only be found in the districts of Helmstedt and Wolfenbüttel, with individual finds also in the Goslar district. This type of amphibian prefers low -vegetation, steppe -like habitats with sonshone. Originally, it was widespread in the floodplain areas, but its current occurrence is severely restricted and is mainly in secondary habitats such as mining pits and industrial areas. In view of its risk, the NABU project "Creation of Habitats for the endangered change toad" calls up the citizens to report sightings of these animals.

hazard and protection of the change toad

The change toad (Bufo Viridis) is regularly classified as one of the most endangered amphibian types in Germany. In particular, it requires dry -warm areas with sandy soils and is at risk due to the loss of habitat, especially due to the destruction of small waters. The NABU reports that the destruction by bums, garbage, fertilizer and environmental toxins is a significant threat to the chances of survival of this kind. During reproduction, the females put around 2,000 to 15,000 eggs in cords, which endangers the population stability if the quality of water is affected by human influences.

The change toad is strictly protected in Germany and it is forbidden to catch or disturb them. The reports of the population about sightings are not only important in order to determine the spread of the change toad, but can also contribute to the discovery of undiscovered occurrence, which enables better protection, such as how [news38.de] (https://www.news38.de/Niedersachsen/article300517599/wetter-niedersachsen-wingkroete-helmstedt-help-help-natur-natur-feldraender.html). In addition, the alternating toad, similar to the ingot toad, is known for its spread in open cultural landscapes, as Lurch in 2022.

For citizens who want to help the interrogation, it is important to provide precise information on the site, such as coordinates or map markings, as well as a photo of the animal so that the initiative for restoring and protecting the habitats can be successfully provided.