Endangered newts frogs and toads in Britain?

Posted on October 17, 2009 by admin

i need to no all the endangered frogs toads and newts in britian its for my stupid science project just the names will do thanxs =]

Of the 6 native species of amphibians only the

Great Crested newt and Natterjack toad are currently under protection by the Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981. as endangered species.

As such it is illegal to kill, harm or disturb them in anyway.
This includes collecting specimens, disturbing/damaging habitat as well as the prohibition of sale and trade.

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2 Responses to Endangered newts frogs and toads in Britain?

  1. Steven F says:
    October 17, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    Of the 6 native species of amphibians only the

    Great Crested newt and Natterjack toad are currently under protection by the Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981. as endangered species.

    As such it is illegal to kill, harm or disturb them in anyway.
    This includes collecting specimens, disturbing/damaging habitat as well as the prohibition of sale and trade.
    References :

  2. The Late J says:
    October 17, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    pool frogs were added to the endangered species list in 2008 as well as great crested newts and natterjack toads
    References :