Unusual South American toad that carries eggs in its back breeds for first time at Chester Zoo

The Surinam toad has an unusual trick for reproduction: instead of leaving their spawn in water to develop, once the eggs are laid, the male presses them into the female's back. She carries them until ...

Alien-like toad with bizarre life cycle breeds at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo welcomes its first Surinam toad hatchlings - rare amphibians with an 'alien-like' breeding cycle - boosting UK ...
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Chester Zoo confirms toad species breeds for the first time

CHESTER ZOO has confirmed that a toad species that carries its developing young beneath the skin of the female’s back has bred for the first time.

Chester Zoo's rare new animals which could cause 'strong disgust'

Chester Zoo has announced a “milestone” for a species rarely seen in UK zoos. The family attraction has revealed that Surinam toads - a species that carries its developing young beneath the skin of ...