Premium Framed Print : Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult males, group attempting to mate with dead female, drowned during mating ball
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Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult males, group attempting to mate with dead female, drowned during mating ball
Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult males, group attempting to mate with dead female, drowned during mating ball, in farm pond, Chipping, Lancashire, England, march
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 6579447
© FLPA/John Eveson
Amphibian Amphibians Amplexus Attempt Attempting Attempts B Alls Clinging Copulating Copulation Corpse Corpses Dead Death Destruction Drown Drowned Drowning Drowns Farm Land Kill Killed Killing Kills Lancashire Mating Pond Ponds Toad Toads Breeding Fresh Water
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Love Gone Wrong: A Tragic Tale of Toad Romance". In this snapshot, we witness a bizarre and unfortunate incident that unfolded in the serene farm pond of Chipping, Lancashire. A group of amorous male Common Toads found themselves entangled in an unusual mating ball frenzy. Their target? A deceased female toad who had met her untimely demise. With their amphibian instincts taking over, these eager suitors failed to realize the lifeless state of their potential mate. As they clung desperately to her lifeless body, oblivious to the tragic truth, their passionate pursuit ended in a watery grave for all involved. This peculiar scene showcases both the determination and folly of nature's creatures. It serves as a reminder that even amidst the peaceful English countryside, love can sometimes take unexpected turns. While this photograph captures a moment filled with dark humor and irony, it also sheds light on the fascinating breeding behavior exhibited by these Asian Common Toads. In springtime across Europe and Asia alike, such mating balls are not uncommon as males vie for reproductive success. So let us pause for a moment to appreciate Mother Nature's sense of humor while mourning the ill-fated outcome for our dear amphibious friends – may they rest in peace at the bottom of that farm pond.
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