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Wildlife Reports => Toronto Wildlife => Topic started by: Axeman on September 12, 2008, 09:36:41 AM

Title: Bufo bufo
Post by: Axeman on September 12, 2008, 09:36:41 AM

I remember as a kid, finding a toad in the woods was a common experience...however, its been years since I have seen one...just wondering if anyone else has the sense that their numbers have declined... :(

Title: Frog Decline
Post by: JTF on September 13, 2008, 09:32:11 AM

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/10/041015103700.htm

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Post by: frozenice7885 on September 13, 2008, 07:26:59 PM

yes i have to agree with you when i was 9,10 years old i always found these brown toads in my local ravine but now that im a bit older and years have gone by now when i take the dog for a walk i never see them anymore

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Post by: Halton Hills on September 15, 2008, 01:52:08 AM

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I agree there's been a decline, but with this year's rain, they showed up more often.

I even had quite a few frogs around all summer, with no pond or stream within a 1/2 km

With all the rain today.......this "little' guy was sitting on my front step this evening.

At nearly 5" curled up.......I think I need to have my water tested  :shock:


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Post by: Axeman on September 16, 2008, 01:45:47 PM

you must have some mighty big flies / crickets around your place...

I was just wondering if they were affected by the fungus / virus...(Can't recall what it is) that is affecting amphibians...and while they give me the heebie jeebies, I miss them.

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Post by: jeffnature on December 23, 2008, 05:29:49 PM

i would have to say the decline of domestic frogs and toads mainly has to do with habitat loss, in late summer these toads are everywhere in the credit valley even when the ground has been dry for a while

Title: Bufo bufo
Post by: KP on December 26, 2008, 01:10:21 AM

I have seen and heard American Toads several times this year.  I explore along the Etobicoke Creek Valley and area.  Some of these sightings were when it was wet out.  I sometimes see them when I lift up rocks.