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The four fire-bellied toads here are named John, George, Paul and Ringo.
Status in the wild
Not currently considered a threatened species.
Habitat
This species is found in Korea, northeastern China and adjacent parts of Russia. An introduced population exists near Beijing. This frog is mostly aquatic, inhabiting warm, humid regions at high elevations. They may be found in a variety of different habitats, such as spruce, pine or deciduous forests, river valleys, swampy bush lands, and open meadows. They spend most of their time soaking in shallow pools.
Diet
Tadpoles survive on algae, fungi, and plants, while the adults eat a variety of invertebrates, including worms, insects, and mollusks.