Natterjack (Noun)
Meaning
Common brownish-yellow short-legged toad of western Europe; runs rather than hops.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The natterjack toad is a protected species in the UK due to its declining population and limited range.
- Natterjacks are often found in sandy dunes and heathlands where they can be seen running rather than hopping.
- Conservation efforts are in place to protect the natterjack toad and its habitats from human development and invasive species.
- The natterjack's distinctive yellow stripe running along its back helps to distinguish it from other toad species.
- Natterjacks breed in shallow pools of water during the spring months, laying their eggs in long chains.