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Western Leopard Toad

Western leopard toad is a species of toad found only in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Size	Around 14 cm
Color	Reddish-brown blotches against a bright yellow background; a yellow stripe runs along the spine; top of the head is reddish with cream colored underside
Distribution	South Africa
Habitat	Around large wetlands, coastal lakes and slow moving rivers in lowland fynbos heathland, farmland, urban gardens and parks; breeding habitat includes permanent water bodies or small temporary pools
Diet	Beetles, bugs, earthworms, caterpillars, snails
Breeding Season	Between August and October
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	Up to 25000 eggs
Metamorphosis Period	10 to 12 weeks
Reproductive Age	Males: 1 to 3 years of age Females: 2 to 6 years of age
Average Lifespan	Up to 13 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Endangered