Toads in the hole as Cape Town gets tunnels for amorous amphibians 24 April 2021 - 13:10 One of the tunnels built for western leopard toads near Zeekoevlei in Cape Town. Image: Facebook/The Friends of Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei
Cape Town has what are believed to be SA s first tunnels built especially for toads.
The two tunnels have been built near Zeekoevlei so endangered western leopard toads can avoid being squashed by vehicles while crossing the road.
Three more tunnels are planned, and walls will be built to guide toads into them when they migrate towards the vlei during breeding season in August.
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