[{"id":243161628865,"handle":"frogs-toads","updated_at":"2025-10-20T12:21:37+01:00","published_at":"2021-01-28T09:43:38+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Frogs \u0026 Toads","body_html":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough frogs are commonplace, many of the UK’s other reptile and amphibian species. Such as Great Crested Newts and Natterjack toads have suffered declines. This loss is primarily due to massive losses of ponds, which has happened as farming practices changed and development replaced these vital survival sites for amphibians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpotting the difference between frogs and toads is relatively easy once you know what you’re looking for. Frogs have smooth skin that is greenish-brown to yellow and is moist, with a brown patch behind the eye. Toads, on the other hand, have bumpy skin which is often brown and drier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheir diets are relatively similar as both will eat slugs and snails. But toads will also eat ants and travel further for their food whereas frogs will eat flying insects and beetles. Their taste for garden pests makes them an ideal friend for gardeners. The saviour to the common frog and toad has been the increase in the number of garden ponds and toad houses providing alternatives to their lost wildlife habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-15T11:57:13+00:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":934,"src":"\/\/wildlifeworldtrade.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/frog_and_toad_900x_6ef30b02-deb1-4222-a664-4b903c226ea3.jpg?v=1613390233"}},{"id":243186434241,"handle":"simon-king","updated_at":"2025-10-22T14:01:17+01:00","published_at":"2021-01-28T11:11:48+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Simon King","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eWildlife World have worked in partnership with Simon King OBE for several years now. Simon is an award-winning cameraman with a lifetime’s knowledge of wildlife watching both in the UK and overseas. In our collaboration with Simon we bring his ideas to fruition through our design and manufacturing team. These reasons have resulted in many wildlife designs, including his award-winning Brushwood Robin Nester and the Ultimate Wildlife Hide voted best on test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur products designed and made here at Wildlife World go towards supporting wildlife charities, with a portion of the proceeds or products themselves donated. The Simon King Collection is no different and supports The Simon King Wildlife Project, which aims to restore, educate and engage. Restore areas of impoverished land to help wildlife and human beings harmoniously; educate using various resources; engage more people in the real beauty and necessity of a healthy wild world.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-15T11:33:12+00:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":934,"src":"\/\/wildlifeworldtrade.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Simon_King_900x_b528abad-f0c3-41f0-b9ff-98d553089224.jpg?v=1613388793"}},{"id":243061194945,"handle":"frontpage","updated_at":"2025-10-20T12:21:37+01:00","published_at":"2021-01-27T08:36:44+00:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"What's Hot!","body_html":""}]
Help the nation’s frogs and toads with the Simon King Frog Log!
Why the Simon King Frog Log?
The Simon King Frog Log is constructed from our environmentally friendly material called Clayplas*, designed by naturalist Simon King, in the style of a realistic wooden log to fit into the natural surroundings. The Frog Log provide a cool safe space for frogs and toads out of sight of predators and makes for a great natural-looking feature and addition to any garden pond.
This eco amphibian habitat is made from our environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable CLAYPLAS material.
*Clayplas combines 40% second-life plastic with 60% natural clay in composite form to give a lightweight, durable finish, mimicking a wooden log finish. Our Clayplas material comes with a 10-year structural integrity guarantee (excludes accidental damage by animals or high winds) and is frost-resistant.
Where to site the Frog Log?
Site the Frog Log in a quiet, cool, shaded damp area near your pond, to protect visiting amphibians from predators and garden tools. Cover the Frog Log with extra vegetation in winter to provide additional protection.
Key Features;
• Natural-looking habitat for frogs and toads • Protection from predators and garden tools • Made from 100% recyclable CLAYPLAS material • 10 year guarantee & frost resistant • Designed by Simon King