Slideshow: The Cane Toad When Australian scientists failed to find a virus to control one of the most insidious invasive species, they decided to build one. Is it worth the risk? All photos by Brendan ...

The humble cane toad does not have many redeemable qualities. It has a back like a wet nest of warts, venom that sends pets ...

Photos: Jesse Hunniford / MONA “Welcome to the grid. Are you excited to have some cane toad?” Ms Kaechele asked the bemused pollie. “You’re joking of course,” Mr Katter replied looking ...

They are taking part in the Great Cane Toad Bust, an annual attempt to keep a lid on the population of these invasive, toxic amphibians. Toads thus caught will be killed humanely by being chilled ...