Spring awakening in Lower Saxony: Change toads looking for a partner!

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Spring has finally arrived in Lower Saxony, and the high season for amphibians begins, especially for the endangered change toad. This type of amphibian is easy to see due to its characteristic greenish stain pattern and the yellow-green eyes. The first toads are already active and looking for partners, while the reproductive period lasts until June. Her activity is particularly evident in warm-moist nights, reports news38.de .

The spread of the change toad in Lower Saxony is mainly limited to the Helfenedt and Wolfenbüttel districts. There were also some individual observations in the Goslar district. These animals prefer vegetation -low, steppe -like areas with sunny small waters. Originally native to larger rivers in floodplain areas, they can now be found in secondary habitats such as mining pits and industrial areas. The NABU is committed to the preservation of these species with the project "Creation of Habitats for the endangered change toad" and calls up the citizens to report observations.

important features and protection status

The alternating toad (Bufo Viridis) reaches a height of up to nine centimeters and has a marbled top. It differs from the similar ingredient in that it is not missing a light back strip and the stains are rounded off. The alternating toad has strict protection status in Germany and must not be disturbed, according to the NABU on its website nabu.de .

Reproduction takes place from April to May, with female spawning cords taking off with 2,000 to 15,000 eggs. Unfortunately, the interrogation of their habitats, environmentally harmful substances and other threats is jeopardized by the destruction of their habitats. Due to the importance of the citizens' contributions in the discovery of new occurrences, precise information on the site and photos when reporting observations are an advantage.

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