Common Frog (Rana temporaria)
	Description	Probably the best known British amphibian, the Common Frog is widespread and has benefited from the growth of garden ponds. Up to 10 cm long, it comes in all shades of brown, olive, grey and yellow and even red, white and golden ones have been found. It has a brown patch behind each eye and its long back legs have brown horizontal stripes with large webbed feet. Both sexes are similar in appearance although males tend to have white throats and females' are yellow. When they are tadpoles, they eat algae. As adults, they feed mostly while on land, during the night. They hunt invertebrates, such as slugs, snails, insects, woodlice and spiders.
		Status
	Broad Oak Nature Reserve	Uncommon, although the centre's new pond has spawn and tadpoles in spring.
	Britain	Widespread throughout.
	World	Throughout northern Europe.