Natterjack Toads Make Remarkable Comeback in UK National Park
Thenatterjacktoad, theUK'sloudestamphibian, hasmadea"remarkablecomeback"atanationalparkinsouthernEngland.
英國叫聲最響亮的兩棲動物蟾蜍在英格蘭南部的一個國家公園裡「強勢回歸」。
Morethan25babytoadswererecentlycountedfollowingtheproject.
該計畫實施後，最近統計出超過 25 隻小蟾蜍。
Accordingtoexperts, natterjacktoadsareoneofthemostat-riskspeciesfromclimatechangebecauseofrisingsealevels.
根據專家介紹，由於海平面上升，蟾蜍是受氣候變遷影響最嚴重的物種之一。
NatterjacktoadsareararespeciesoftoadintheUK, mainlyfoundinsanddunesandsaltmarshesinonlyaround60sitesacrossthecountry.
蟾蜍是英國的稀有蟾蜍，主要分佈在全國約 60 個地點的沙丘和鹽沼中。
TheAmphibianandReptileConservation (ARC) charityhasbeenleadingworktoprovidenewsuitableterritoryfornatterjacktoadstohelpincreasetheirnumbers.
兩棲類和爬行動物保護協會 (ARC) 慈善機構一直致力於為蟾蜍提供新的適宜棲息地，以幫助增加它們的數量。
Theyhavebeencreatingshallowpondsandrestoringheathlandsfortheintroductionofcattlegrazingtocreate"perfectconditions"forthemtoreturn.
他們一直在挖掘淺水池塘，恢復荒地，以便引入牛群放牧，為牛群的回歸創造「完美條件」。
In 2021, thecharitystartedreintroducingthetoadsintheSouth Downs National Park.
2021 年，該慈善機構開始在南唐斯國家公園重新引入蟾蜍。
JackHarper, fromARC, said:"Wearedelightedthateveryone'shardworkisbeginningtopayoffandthatthefutureofthisfascinatingspeciesislookingbrighterintheregion."
來自 ARC 的傑克哈珀表示：“我們很高興看到大家的辛勤工作開始得到回報，這種迷人物種在該地區的未來前景更加光明。”
OliviaFrench, heathlandsprojectteamleaderfortheSouth Downs National Park, added:"Thisisawonderfulsuccessstoryfornaturerecoveryandshowsthatwildlifecanthriveifgivenhalfachance."
南唐斯國家公園荒地計畫組負責人奧利維亞·弗倫奇補充道：“這是自然恢復的一個精彩成功故事，表明只要有機會，野生動物就能茁壯成長。”
NatterjacktoadsareknownastheUK'sloudestamphibianastheircallscanbehearduptoamileaway.
蟾蜍被稱為英國最響亮的兩棲動物，因為它們的叫聲可以在一英里外聽到。
Natterjacktoadsaresometimesalsocalledthe'runningtoad'astheyprefertoruninsteadofwalkingorhoppingbecauseoftheirshortlegs.
蟾蜍有時也被稱為“奔跑蟾蜍”，因為它們的腿短，所以它們更喜歡跑，而不是走或跳。
Theycanbeeasilyrecognisedbytheirdistinctiveyellowstripewhichrunsdownthecentreoftheirback.
它們背部中央有一條獨特的黃色條紋，很容易辨認。
Thereareoneoftwonativespeciesoftoadthatcanbefoundinthecountry-theotheronebeingthecommontoad.
該國境內僅存兩種本土蟾蜍，另一種是普通蟾蜍。
Thecreaturesaremainlynocturnal, meaningtheyaremostactiveatnight.
這些生物主要在夜間活動，這意味著它們在夜間最為活躍。
The natterjack toad, the UK's loudest amphibian, has made a "remarkable comeback" at a national park in southern England.
More than 25 baby toads were recently counted following the project.
According to experts, natterjack toads are one of the most at-risk species from climate change because of rising sea levels.
Natterjack toads are a rare species of toad in the UK, mainly found in sand dunes and saltmarshes in only around 60 sites across the country.
The Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) charity has been leading work to provide new suitable territory for natterjack toads to help increase their numbers.
They have been creating shallow ponds and restoring heathlands for the introduction of cattle grazing to create "perfect conditions" for them to return.
In 2021, the charity started reintroducing the toads in the South Downs National Park.
Jack Harper, from ARC, said: "We are delighted that everyone's hard work is beginning to pay off and that the future of this fascinating species is looking brighter in the region."
Olivia French, heathlands project team leader for the South Downs National Park, added: "This is a wonderful success story for nature recovery and shows that wildlife can thrive if given half a chance."
Natterjack toads are known as the UK's loudest amphibian as their calls can be heard up to a mile away.
Natterjack toads are sometimes also called the 'running toad' as they prefer to run instead of walking or hopping because of their short legs.
They can be easily recognised by their distinctive yellow stripe which runs down the centre of their back.
There are one of two native species of toad that can be found in the country - the other one being the common toad.
The creatures are mainly nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night.
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