The Common Toad, also known as the European Toad or Bufo bufo, has various synonyms such as the ordinary toad, garden toad, brown toad, and wood toad. These toads are found throughout Europe and parts of Asia and have a rough, bumpy skin with brownish-grey coloration. They prefer to live in damp areas like gardens, forests, and fields, and feed on insects, slugs, and worms. The Common Toad is known for its distinctive croaking call, which is most often heard during mating season. Despite its name, the Common Toad is not always common and is considered under threat in some regions due to habitat loss and pollution.