Article 51E7G Giant leap for toadkind after Yorkshire fell runs are cancelled

Giant leap for toadkind after Yorkshire fell runs are cancelled

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Gregory Robinson
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Activists say hundreds have been trampled by previous cross-country races near pond

The cancellation of a series of cross-country running races in West Yorkshire because of coronavirus has apparently saved hundreds of migrating toads from being squashed underfoot.

A toad protection group said hundreds of the amphibians have been trampled by fell runners in previous years.

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