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Water life

6 discoveries with Puschel and Flauschi.

Six pond discoveries: a habitat, three amphibians, a small fish and an insect on the water surface.

Puschel and Flauschi view a planted pond from a dry path.

Water life

A pond full of life

A pond is a small body of standing water; ponds can be natural or made by people. Different animals and plants may live on its banks, on the surface and underwater.

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The Wusels watch a brown common frog in damp grass from a distance.

Water life

Discover the common frog

Common frogs are often brown with a dark patch behind the eye. They lay eggs in water but also live in damp places on land.

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Puschel and Flauschi leave space for a brown common toad on a woodland path.

Water life

Discover the common toad

Common toads usually have brown warty skin and short hind legs. In spring they lay eggs in long strings in water.

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The Wusels watch a smooth newt among water plants from the path.

Water life

Discover the smooth newt

Smooth newts are amphibians using both water and land habitats. Their flattened tail helps swimming.

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The Wusels view a small stickleback underwater from a safe bank path.

Water life

Discover the three-spined stickleback

The three-spined stickleback is a small fish, usually with three separate dorsal spines. Many males develop red bellies during breeding.

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A pond skater rests on the pond surface while both Wusels stay on the bank path.

Water life

Discover the pond skater

Pond skaters are insects with six legs. Water-repellent hairs and surface tension help prevent sinking.

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