Overview

• Warmer nighttime temperatures above 5°C have triggered the migration of amphibians, including toads, frogs, and newts, as they travel to their breeding waters.
• Thousands of volunteers are aiding in conservation efforts by setting up protective fences and transporting amphibians safely across roads in regions like North Rhine-Westphalia and Thuringia.
• At-risk roads are being marked with warning signs, and some areas are closing streets temporarily to minimize harm to migrating animals.
• Amphibians are particularly vulnerable to vehicle-related fatalities, with high speeds causing both direct collisions and fatal injuries from air pressure impacts.
• Experts anticipate increased migration activity over the weekend, with the season expected to last until mid-April, depending on weather conditions.