AMPHIBIANS
Amphibians have gill-breathing young that need to live in water before they become lunged adults in a process known as metamorphosis. Skin of amphibians is softer than that of reptiles.
REPTILES
Reptiles are air-breathing vertebrates that have skin comprised of scales, bony plates, or a combination of both. All regularly shed their outer layer of skin. Their metabolism depends on the environmental temperature.
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Grass Snake
Common Frog
When spring approaches frogs emerge from hibernation and make their annual migration to Hainault Lake. The time this happens is governed by the temperature. Frogs croak to advertise that they are available for mating.
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Common Toad
Toads have short dumpy legs not built for jumping so they tend to move around by crawling. Their skin is warty unlike frogs that usually have smoother skin. Toads are renowned for migrating in large groups to breeding waters as spring approaches.
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Turtle/Terrapin
Smooth Newt
Out of three Newt species in Britain the Smooth Newt is the most common. They are most likely to be seen from March to October. Newts hibernate during winter among tree roots. They emerge during spring to breed in ponds. The remainder of the year is spent feeding in woodland and grassland.