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Welcome to Stockport's Amphibians & Reptiles

Common Toad
(Bufo bufo)
The common toad, European toad or in Anglophone parts of Europe, simply the toad (Bufo bufo, from Latin bufo "toad"), is an amphibian found throughout most of Europe.

Common Toadlet
Thanks to Les Hathaway for sharing this little beauty from Reddish Vale.

Common Frog
(Rana temporaria)
 The common frog (Rana temporaria), also known as the European common frog is a semi-aquatic amphibian of the family Ranidae. Thanks to Kenneth Moult for the photo.

Red-eared Slider
(Trachemys scripta elegans)
 The red-eared slider, also known as the red-eared terrapin, is a semiaquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. Thanks to Jannine Burgess for this specimen taken at Bramhall Park.

Another Bramhall terrapin specimen, this time captured by Jennifer Dowson

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