00:02Natterjack toads are unusual among the thin-skinned and sensitive family,
00:07in that they can tolerate brackish water.
00:11It gives them a competitive edge when it comes to exploring coastlines.
00:19With returning and retreating tides, little creatures can find themselves in trouble.
00:28Making beachcombing worthwhile for the young trainees.
00:33Soldier beetles clamber to stay clear of the salty sediment.
00:39Like meat on a stick to hungry young toads.
00:46Toads don't have teeth, but have a different tool to grab a snack.
00:53A sticky tongue.
00:58But it's not an easy tool to use.
01:01Right now, they seem to be firing blanks.
01:12A super soft tongue and sticky saliva give them enough suction to lift something that weighs more than they do.
01:25But it can be annoying if they hit the wrong target.
01:37But a bit of time on the shooting range.
01:40And practice makes perfect.
01:44And practice makes perfect.
02:03this is a simple tool we just use for a standard.
02:03If you've got the shoe.
02:03And it's a good tool that's better than the shoe.
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