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Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads:
I have found a frog / toad in my garden, what shall I do?
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I have too many frogs / toads in my pond, shall I move some?
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I haven't got any frogs / toads in my pond this year, what might be
wrong?
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Where can I get frogs / toads to put in my pond?
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How can I encourage frogs / toads into my garden?
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I am working on my pond (filling it in / mending a leak / cleaning it),
what shall I do with the frogs / toads in it?
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How do I tell the difference between frogs and toads?
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What species of frog / toad have I seen?
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I have found an unusually coloured frog / toad in my garden, what is it?
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I have found an injured frog / toad, what can I do for it?
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I have seen lots of toads being killed on a road in spring, what can be
done to help them?
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I've found dead frogs / toads, what's going on?
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I have disturbed a frog / toad from hibernation, what shall I do with
it?
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I've found a swollen frog / toad, what's wrong?
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Frogs / toads are being preyed upon, what can be done?
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I heard a frog scream when it was picked up, is this normal?
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Why have frogs / toads arrived in spring when there is no pond?
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A frog / toad habitat is threatened, what can be done?
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