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French Frogs and other Amphibians

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Introduction:
"As Shakespeare said "Eye of newt, and toe of frog, ... For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble." Interested in French frogs, newts and toads? Then give this quiz a go."


1. Where would you find the Pyrenean frog?
    Brittany
    throughout the southeast of France
    the Pyrenees
    the Pyrenees and the Alps


2. Which male toad or frog carries the eggs on his hind limbs?
    the parsley frog
    the common midwife toad
    the common tree frog
    the seahorse toad


3. The triton crêté is the French name for which newt?
    crested newt
    Cretan newt
    Alpine newt
    palmate newt


4. Which of these terrapins would you not find in France?
    European pond terrapin
    all can be found in France
    red-eared terrapin
    Spanish terrapin


5. The colour and markings of the fire salamander are?
    black with vivid yellow markings
    red with yellow markings
    black with vivid red markings
    red all over


6. Which of these frogs are most likely to find themselves on someone’s plate?
    all of these
    common European frog
    edible frog
    common water frog


7. Agile frogs can leap up to two metres. For what occasions/events are they likely to do so?
    When threatened
    From one tree to another
    As part of a mating ritual
    They cannot jump two metres under any circumstance


8. When the natterjack toad is threatened, what does it do?
    turns bright red
    makes a high pitched nattering sound
    emits a foul smell and inflates its body
    it whips out its Kalashnikov


9. What do the French call the common tree frog?
    crapaud commun
    rainette commun
    rainette arboricole
    rainette meridionale


10. Which of these statements about the yellow bellied toad is incorrect?
    the yellow bellied toad doesn't exceed 5cm in size
    all are correct
    they do not have a vocal sac
    the males sing both day and night


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