ABOUT LEOPARD TOADS

 

Leopard toads commonly found in the Western Cape South Africa:Photo Credit Takesure Matewa

Leopard toads are found in the low lying areas of the Cape Peninsula, Cape Alghulus and in the Cape Flats in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

They belong to the Bufonidae species of the toad family

Habitat

Leopard toad species is not restricted to pristine habitat as much of its historical feeding grounds currently fall under residential suburbs, hence leopard toads are often found living in suburban gardens. Breeding habitat includes swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, urban riverine watercourses, natural ponds and garden ponds. 

Volunteer conservationists plays a big role in protecting this species since their traditional habit is under or near residential areas.

These beautiful toads breads between late July to early September which is also the climax period of the rainy season in the Western Cape South Africa

THERE is a very high risk of leopard toads getting killed whilst crossing roads during the night.

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