Science and Environment
Stopping cane toads from advancing across northern Australia
Scientists have launched a new weapon in the fight to keep cane toads from reaching the Pilbara, in north-west WA.
Tag: cane toad
News
Is ‘Toadzilla’ a sign of enormous cane toads to come?
It’s possible – toads grow as large as their environment allows.
News
Welcome to the new annual cane toad bust
The Great Cane Toad Bust is a new event aimed at reducing the cane toad populations across Australia.
Science & Environment
WATCH: rakali carefully feasts on a cane toad
Rakalis are one of the only Australian mammals that can safely eat toxic cane toads.
Dr Karl: Need to Know
How Aussie scientists used cane toads to confirm pregnancies
Cane toads are one of Australia’s most notorious pests, but back in the day Australian scientists found ways to make them useful.
Wildlife
Toad sausages are saving our quolls
Sausages made from minced toad legs have proven to be a successful way to avert quolls from eating toxic cane toads.
News
Cane toads have adapted to our climate
Scientists say in the future cane toads will be relatively common and widespread.
Science & Environment
Teaching reptiles to avoid cane toads earns top honour in PM’s science prizes
University of Sydney conservation scientist Rick Shine has won a top science honour, for work that uses evolutionary theory to try and keep cane toads from killing Australia’s native wildlife.
Dr Karl: Need to Know
Arthritic cane toads?
Did you know cane toads in Australia get arthritis and have weaker immune systems? Dr. Karl teaches us more about the toxic toads spreading across the nation.