Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Turkish Journal of Biodiversity, cilt.4, sa.1, ss.105-107, 2021 (Hakemli Dergi)
As ectotherms, amphibians in the northern hemisphere are forced into hibernation due to
seasonal periods of low temperatures, shorter days or reduced food supplies. Although it
has been reported in recent years that some ectothermic animals may be active even in
winter due to the effect of global climate change, winter activity records for toads are
uncommon. Therefore, we would like to report a winter activity case from north Anatolia,
Turkey via the common toad, Bufo bufo. Documenting these unusual winter events not
only adds to the biological knowledge of the species, but also provides valuable
preliminary evidence for analyzing climate change patterns.