The cane toad, a South American amphibian, has become a devastating invasive species globally. Introduced for pest control, its rapid reproduction, toxic defense, and adaptability have led to ...

You might not expect a toad to be so infamous, but the cane toad (Rhinella marina) has made a name for itself as one of the world’s most problematic invasive species. Originally from Central and South ...

The nematode parasites of Rhinella marina include species of the genus Rhabdias (Rhabdiasidae: Rhabditoidea). The present study describes Rhabdias paraensis sp. nov., which parasitizes the lungs of R.

What is likely the world’s largest cane toad—dubbed Toadzilla—weighed just shy of six pounds when it was found in Conway National Park in Queensland, Australia, in January 2023. “I reached down and ...

Since their introduction in 1935 in an attempt to control cane beetles that were devastating Queensland’s cane sugar crops, cane toads (Rhinella marina) have significantly multiplied and spread, ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas-based Colossal Biosciences announced Wednesday, Aug. 20, that they’re officially expanding down under. The company is launching Colossal Australia, which will focus on reviving ...

Some of nature's most colourful animals hide lethal toxins. They often employ their striking colours to warn predators of the threat they present. These toxic wonders illustrate how nature has ...

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