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French Frogs and other Amphibians
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French Frogs and other Amphibians
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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