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natterjack

American

[nat-er-jak] / ˈnæt ərˌdʒæk /

noun

a European toad, Bufo calamita, that moves by running.

natterjack British

/ ˈnætəˌdʒæk /

noun

a European toad, Bufo calamita, of sandy regions, having a greyish-brown body marked with reddish warty processes: family Bufonidae

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Etymology

Origin of natterjack

First recorded in 1760–70; origin uncertain

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natterjack

Last week the government announced several projects it was funding to protect threatened species including a scheme aiming to increase the numbers of northern dune tiger beetles and natterjack toads in Cumbria.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

The natterjack toad is found in just a handful of locations.

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

The team analysed water samples from Mersehead, where the natterjack toad survives, and other sites.

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

Species NWT has helped recover in Norfolk include crane, bittern, purple emperor butterfly and natterjack toad.

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026

I part the surface with the tiniest ripple, keeping my fore feet close packed to my sides, and swim with hind legs only, below the surface, neatly as a natterjack.

From "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" Studies of Animal life and Character by Douglas English

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