The cane toad (Rhinella marina) is an invasive species in Australia, originally introduced to control agricultural pests. However, its introduction has led to significant ecological consequences ...

But they quickly became pests, and later migrated rapidly poisoning native species. Because cane toads aren’t native to Australia, there are no natural predators or diseases that could control them, ...

Kitted out with torches, gloves and buckets, hundreds of 'toad busters' will go on the hunt for a dangerous invader across northern Australia this week.

It is the world's largest toad. Cane toad at night on the banks of the Gregory river in far north Queensland, Australia. Close up of cane toads in headlights in the grass at night Close up of cane ...

“A cane toad that size will eat anything it can fit into its mouth,” she said. Toads have no natural predators in Australia and the poisonous species have wrought havoc on native animal populations.