Toad crossing! London road closed off to all traffic to let amphibians cross safely to their breeding grounds

Road closures are an all too familiar sight for many motorists, but commuters attempting to drive down this London route found it sealed off so that migrating toads could cross safely. The road in Richmond, south west London, has been sealed off to drivers to allow the amphibians to safely reach their breeding ground. Volunteer ‘toad crossing’ patrols have also been called in to make sure the mating toads can safely complete their annual trek from Richmond Park to a breeding pond on Ham Common, 330metres away. Leer más.