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UK
/nˈætədʒˌæk/
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NOUN
- common brownish-yellow short-legged toad of western Europe; runs rather than hops
How To Use natterjack In A Sentence
- Natterjack toads have recently been established in a shallow pool dug on the heath. A Guide to Britain's Conservation Heritage
- There are three native species of frogs and toads in the UK the common toad, common frog and natterjack toad.
- After studying at University College London, Brandy traveled to Scotland to do research on the natterjack toad for her dissertation, earning herself a Masters degree in Conservation.
- The natterjack toads will be otherwise engaged in their neighbouring site of special scientific interest. Times, Sunday Times
- Biologists and planners collaborated there to identify a "habitat backbone" system of permanent wetlands to support habitat for natterjack toads.
- There is a big reserve of natterjack toads in Formby, for example, but it will get too dry for them to survive.
- Green hairstreak butterflies are a feature of early summer when natterjack toads may be breeding in shallow pools. A Guide to Britain's Conservation Heritage
- The only endangered species of amphibian is the natterjack toad.
- Nationwide, it is hoped the scheme will boost the habitats of species such as the grey partridge, twite, natterjack toad, sandbowl snail and lesser silver water beetle.
- Despite Cumbria Wildlife Trust creating just the right conditions for natterjacks at Eskmeals, there are many animals happy to take the bite-sized toad for their dinner.