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Cane toads have adapted to our climate
Scientists say in the future cane toads will be relatively common and widespread.
Tag: invasive species
Wildlife
It’s time to stop promoting coconut palms as symbols of tropical Queensland
They may look romantic, but coconut palms are an invasive weed that needs to be kept in check.
News
Kangaroo Island cats’ days are numbered
The South Australian government plans to eradicate all feral cats – and the bulk of domestic cats – by 2030.
Science & Environment
Feral animals are running amok on Australia’s islands – here’s how to stop them
Eradicating feral animals from islands can be expensive, but new research shows where to get the biggest bang for our buck.
Wildlife
The Australian invaders
Australia can seem like it’s over-run with introduced species, but some of the traffic has gone the other way.
Wildlife
Where the wild horses are
Historic icon, convenient resource or environmental vandal – brumbies are both revered and reviled across our continent.
Science & Environment
How the Japanese tsunami sent marine invaders across the ocean
The 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami is still wreaking havoc, sending hundreds of invasive species travelling on debris across the world’s oceans.
Science & Environment
App helps separate frogs from cane toads
A new app aims to protect native frogs being mistaken for cane toads and killed at the hands of the public.
Wildlife
Natural born killers: the problem with cats
It may be time for us to reconsider our long love affair with cats, says John Pickrell.
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Australian wattles choking South Africa
The promotion of wattle planting by aid agencies is threatening South Africa’s water supply, a researcher says.