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The Guardian // World // Europe

Toads risk their lives crossing a Somerset road to mate. This year, a patrol rescued thousands

Friday 11th April 2025, 4:00AM

Charlcombe Lane near Bath is one of only five roads in UK closed for migration during breeding seasonWhy did the toad cross the road? To get to the other side, of course. But also, to reproduce.Nearly 4,000 toads, frogs and newts have been rescued as they tried to cross one of only five roads closed for the migration season in the UK each year to reach a breeding lake on the other side. Continue reading...

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