Fauna Adaptations in Ainsdale Dunes

• Natterjack Toad Adaptations in Ainsdale Dunes:

  • Burrowing Behaviour
  • Hibernation
  • Breeding in Dune Slacks
• Natterjack Toad Adaptations in Ainsdale Dunes:


  • Burrowing Behaviour
  • Hibernation
  • Breeding in Dune Slacks
• How does burrowing help Natterjack toads in Ainsdale dunes?

  • To keep them warm and conserve energy during winter
  • To stop them becoming dehydrated during summer
• How does hibernation help Natterjack toads in Ainsdale dunes?

  Help conserve energy when there is little food available
• How does breeding in dune slacks help Natterjack toads in Ainsdale dunes?

  1. Dune slacks are warm and shielded against the wind
  2. Tadpoles develop quickly in warm water
  3. This increases their chance of reaching maturity before the pool dries up