Among the many animals on the subject of Marc and surroundings, it is one whose presence is more than important as its people are in real decline: the natterjack toad (Bufo calamita ).
Its size seldom exceeds 7 cm and its hind legs are much shorter than in the common toad. His back is covered with a thin light line. The natterjack toad moves running quickly, which is sometimes confused with the rodents. From April to August can be heard at dusk, the powerful metal scream emitted by the male. This cry can be heard hundreds of meters.
This frog looks for small shallow water bodies free from other frogs, it does not support, in fact, competition from other species of frogs and toads. He then lays into ponds where larval development is favored by rapid warming. It can be found in shallow ponds, gravel pits, sand pits, puddles ... intermittent
As we have said, the toad is largely in decline and is also among the species protected in Wallonia . So we decided to give them a boost on the reserve to ensure their survival in the area. Through the "calamity" of Natagora, two new surface pools were dug, and an existing pond has been enlarged.
Through this work, we can hope to meet a long time on this nice toad reserve.
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