Common Toad Quiz For Kids 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 Score = Correct answers: