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An endangered Western Leopard Toad calls during the winter breeding season in Skilpadsvlei, Kommetjie. A new Noordhoek road link could drive the species to local extinction, environmentalists warn. Archive photo: John Yeld
CHAND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANCY

Court challenge to Cape road extension that threatens endangered toads

A section of the new road will run along the edge of a 50 hectare wetland and affect three breeding ponds used by the toad

  • John Yeld
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