6.6K views · 98 reactions | Take a rare glimpse into the breeding...

🔊Sound on🔊 to listen to the rasping call of the male natterjack toad. They sing all night during spring to attract a female and can be heard from a mile away. The louder they call, the more likely they are to be successful 💘 Video by our Conservation Officer, Mike. | Cumbria Wildlife Trust

American toads are beginning to emerge after spending the winter lying dormant. As the males congregate in wetlands and ponds, they begin calling loudly in the hopes of catching a female's attention. Each male has a slightly different frequency and volume to their call, which sets them apart from the rest of the crowd. #WetlandWednesday 🎥 Filmed with permission at @Fontenelle Forest | Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

3.4K views | Sound on for this one. The UK’s loudest amphibian – the natterjack toad – has made a “remarkable comeback” following a conservation project to provide suitable habitats for the noisy creature. | The Northern Echo | Facebook