Toad patrol volunteers are ensuring frisky amphibians can cross the road to reach their mating grounds

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Mar 11, 2025, 2:10 pm283 pts
During February and March, volunteers head out after dark with buckets and florescent jackets to stand on roads across the UK. These are the toad patrols, and they help an amphibian with love on its mind.

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