Desert amphibians | Life in Cold Blood
Spadefoot toads can stay underground in a state of suspended animation for years, but when they emerge they must feed and breed before the sun rises.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 1'13''
- Broadcast year: 2010
Curriculum Connection
- Geography | Ecosystems | Desert biomes | Species adaptations in the desert
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: Life in Cold Blood
- Episode: Land Invaders
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