In 1935, a species known as the giant neotropical toad (Rhinella marina) was introduced to Australia. Scientists hoped these amphibians would control native cane beetles, but cane toads quickly ...

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The WA Government, researchers, Traditional Owners and pastoralists have joined forces against the invasive, poisonous pest—the cane toad. Cane toads entered northeast Western Australia 15 years ago.

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Last week, the world met “Toadzilla”, a cane toad the size of a football and six times larger than average. The rangers who found her – female toads are bigger than male – were stunned. Weighing in at ...