The Moor frog thrives in many various types of nature close to ponds. An extraordinary feature of the male during a few days of the breeding season is seen in the photo at foot of the page.

Moor frog on the island Als and Broagerland in the Sønderborg-area

Northern crested newt is easy to recognize with its warty skin and the black-spotted orange belly. During breeding season, the male develops a large serrated dorsal fin. 

Northern crested newt - male develops serrated dorsal fin in the breeding season

Did you know, that frogs lay their eggs in large clusters , while toads lay their eggs in strings?

Frog eggs in cluster and toad eggs in strings

That doesn´t look like a garlic? If frightened the Garlic toad secrete a substance smelling like garlic and it is capable of crying out high panic-screams.

Common spadefoot recognized by the vertical pupils

Is this the same frog species? The Moor frog male changes his colour and turns blue a few days during breeding season.

Moor frog - is these two the same frog species?

Green frog on rush

The European tree frog is found at many spots on Island Als, it is often difficult to spot, however its croaking is very loud an distinctive - it sounds like a hoarse duck.

European tree frog sitting on a rush, croaking

Amphibians develop in several exciting stages. The simple tadpole grows legs, when it has turned in to a frog the tail disappears.

Amphibians develop in stages

The Natterjack toad is becoming rare at many places in Denmark. Here in the Sønderborg-area you´ll only find it on the northern part of island Als and at a single site on Broagerland.

The tree frog and other amphibian

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