Toads Will Mate, So Roads Will Close
I write about the effect of habitat loss on biodiversity sometimes for my Celsias gig, so this story is a welcome change of pace. The Philadelphia Streets Department will close two streets so toads can make their spring mating migration safely. Apparently, the toads haven’t fared so well in previous years while crossing the street.
So how does the city know when the toads will start crossing the street to look for mates?
Toad-spotters, of course.
Don’t Marry Your Cousin
Here’s one good reason, in case you needed one.
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Six Year-Old with 176 IQ
Pranav Veera has an IQ that’s 16 points above Albert Einstein’s. That’s why, if you give him any date between the year 2000 and now, he can tell you what day of the week it fell on.
I wonder how one becomes a toad spotter?
Your coverage on statins improving the effectivness of asthma meds was fascinating! Thanks!
After reading the article, I think you just have to be interested in saving the toads and be available at twilight!