Herptiles

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Across
  1. 5. The most widespread frog in the UK
  2. 7. Scientific name for common frog
  3. 11. The current scientific name for the pool frog
  4. 12. Non native newt species with the scientific name Triturus aplestris
  5. 13. Shape of markings on this native snakes' back
  6. 15. Legless lizard
  7. 16. The rarest native toad to the UK
Down
  1. 1. A method of surveying newts in a pond overnight
  2. 2. Scientific name of the common toad
  3. 3. Snake protected under the habitats and species regulations 2017
  4. 4. The orientation of a frogs pupils
  5. 6. An external skin gland in which secretes bufotoxins to deter predators
  6. 8. The only newt in the UK to be protected by the countryside and wildlife act 1981
  7. 9. A species of mint in which newts prefer to lay their eggs in
  8. 10. A breeding gland that aids with grip, which is used primarily by males to grasp (or clasp) females during amplexus.
  9. 14. The country in which the northern pool frog (UK) originated in before reintroduction