We called him ‘Sumo Toad’ not because he is rather plump, but because of his behaviour when confronted by me with my camera. In true toad fashion, his first reaction when seeing something potentially threatening is to stay completely still. 
His second reaction was to stretch up on his legs to make himself appear bigger. Then he started to sway from side to side in a slow dance. 
Eventually he decided I was no threat, and he sidled off into the honeysuckle. 
5 to remember
un sapo – a toad
de sumo – sumo [wrestler]
gordo/a – plump
la conducta – the behaviour
potencialmente – potentially
Notes on a Spanish Valley
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wow… that’s a funny frog 🙂
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there are few lizards on my wall, when i usually roam near them they pretend they are invisible but the second i try to take a pic they run as fast as they can…
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I know that ‘lizard run’ with the camera very well! SD
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He’s magnificent! Always amazes me just how big they are here.
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Yes, somehow he looked quite old and wise. Perhaps his slowness? They are always a treat to see. SD
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In our courtyard and tiny pond, we have a frog with similar markings (though a bit more like a leopard) that’s almost as big as my face. We call him Sweetums, after the ogre from The Muppets. (All the frogs that frequent our home are named for Muppets: Kermit, Robin, Sweetums, and Beaker. We choose their names based on size and voice.)
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Hah, I like your names. Ours are called after Spanish footballers – Pepe Reina, Cesc Fabregas… 🙂 SD
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🙂
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i think the toad enjoyed being photographed 🙂
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He did move slowly, much easier to photograph than lizards! SD
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What a cutie!
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A little plump around the rear, he’s been eating all the pies 🙂 SD
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What a gorgeous toad… intriguing to watch. We have a frog at Taylors Arm, named by the G.O. – Leroy is part of the household 🙂
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I notice that everyone gives them names. We are a soft lot 🙂 SD
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