1. In which part of the British Isles is the Common Toad absent?

• Wales
• Scotland
• Ireland

2. What kind of appearance on their skin distinguishes toads from frogs?

• A scaly appearance
• A warty appearance
• A spiky appearance

3. What kind of habitat is a toad usually found in?

• Damp habitat
• Dry habitat
• Snowy habitat

4.How do toads catch their prey?

• With their sharp teeth
• With their prehensile tongue
• With their front limbs

5. What do toads often do to the skin that they shed?

• Use it as cover
• Use it to catch prey
• Eat it

6. What scientific 'Order' do toads belong to?

• Anura
• Caudata
• Squamata

7. As a defence against predators toads secrete a toxic, foul tasting substance. What is this substance called?

• Bufagin
• Parafin
• Keratin

8. As another defence mechanism, toads can inflate a certain part of their anatomy. Which part is it?

• Stomach
• Lungs
• Cheeks

9. In what month do Common Toads generally hibernate?

• September
• October
• November

10. What is the average life span of a Common Toad in the wild?

• 2 - 4 years
• 4 - 8 years
• 10 - 12 years