Spot the toad
ABOUT this time of year, some of us become quite preoccupied with). But the collision of cars and migratory crossings are not the only problem these amphibians face. In their Cumbrian stronghold, the habitats of rare natterjack toads () have diminished by 75% in the past century, because more and more plants are growing on the sand dunes where they live, making breeding difficult. Volunteers are now sought to survey the creatures at 23 sites across the Cumbrian coast between April and August, as part of a project organised by Amphibian and Reptile Conservation. For information, contact Yvette Martin ().
