Unfortunately, the 2,400 cane toads didn't do much to quell the beetle population. Instead, because the poisonous toads have no natural predators in Australia, they bred out of control.

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Florida has dozens of nonnative lizard species that are bigger, faster and stronger than native species. They have teeth, and some have bad attitudes. Here’s a look at which ones can ...

Cane toads in Florida secrete a milky-white toxin that can harm or even kill animals that lick, bite or eat them, including ...

Milky liquid squeezed from the glands of cane toads could be key to controlling the invasive pests in Australia. BiodiversityWatch coordinator Graeme Sawyer is working with fellow Top End toad ...

Cane toad tadpoles are black in colour, while most native tadpoles are various shades of brown, and the juvenile pests have short tales compared to the length of their body. Photo shows Ukraine ...

Since their introduction in 1935, cane toads (Rhinella marina) have become one of Australia’s most notorious invasive species, profoundly impacting native ecosystems. Research over recent ...

Dr. Sparks worries the invasive ‘cane toad’ is becoming a serious concern for pet owners in Central Florida, and the FWC has the numbers to back it. Invasive toad could kill your pet if you ...

A Tucson-centered fast-food chain, Eegee’s, has a new owner after filing for bankruptcy protection late last year and emerging recently. An affiliate of Gladstone Capital Corp. of McLean ...