Field work is underway near Broome where researchers are deliberately breeding the invasive cane toad as part of a strategy to protect native wildlife.

Arizona is home to seven species of toads and all of them are toxic. Here's everything to know about these amphibians and ...

For some, cane toads are so ugly they are cute; for others they are considered a lethal threat to domestic animals and wildlife. These invasive amphibians were introduced to Guam in 1937 by the Naval ...

Amid the lush landscapes and serene beauty of American wetlands, a massive migration has slowly but surely taken shape: the invasion of gargantuan toads, remaking both the flora and fauna of these ...

In 1935, native beetles were wreaking havoc on Australia’s sugar cane crops in Queensland. The beetle larvae lived in the soil and chewed on sugarcane roots, stunting growth or killing the plants.

Environment groups have launched a renewed fight to slash cane toad numbers after the pests spread to a North Queensland island. Nightly toad hunts are already delivering results, with a noticeable ...

Cane toads are an invasive species in Florida that secrete a milky-white toxin called bufotoxin, which can be deadly to pets. Cane toads can be distinguished from native toads by their large size, ...

One morning recently, I threw out my back. It would not have been my first choice for something to discard—I’d have nominated the haggard horse face that stares back at me daily when I shave—but ...

Toads are not generally considered appealing creatures. They look unattractive, make odd noises, move awkwardly, and are steeped in folklore involving the devil and witchcraft. In short, toads tend to ...

In early 2025, global superstar Bad Bunny did something no one saw coming. He turned the little-known, critically endangered Puerto Rican crested toad (sapo concho) into an international icon. The ...

Scientists have newly described three extraordinary species of tree toad that leapfrog over the egg-to-tadpole stage. The females give birth on land to dozens of toadlets, each measuring just a few ...

Judy Dunlop receives funding from Rio Tinto, BHP, Western Australia's Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, and the Skip Foundation. Ben Phillips receives funding from the Skip Foundation, ...