Desperate times call for desperate measures. The animal kingdom is full of moments like these, with different species interacting in strange and unique ways. These unusual relationships occur more ...

Large multi-year study shows that juvenile "taster toads" taught goannas to avoid eating poisonous cane toads, preventing population collapse A landmark study published in the journal Conservation ...

The cane toad may be the poster animal for invasive species. Native to South America, it has been introduced to many other ecosystems in the hope it would chow down on agricultural pests. Instead, the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This week, heavy rains and flooding in Australia flushed a small ...

National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2026 occurs between February 23 and February 27, 2026. Invasive species are ...

During a recent stormy night in Western Australia, one Paul Mock ventured outside and was greeted by thousands of cane toads. The animals had settled onto the rain-soaked grass after being flushed out ...

For some, cane toads are so ugly they are cute; for others they are considered a lethal threat to domestic animals and ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The Pinellas County Government is advising residents to stay alert for invasive cane toads that are poisonous to most animals that try to bite or consume them. Cane toads are ...

A snake had a cane toad pulled from its throat after it got stuck in its abdomen. Footage shows the toad being yanked head first from the snake's jaws after an X-ray revealed the toad lodged midway ...

The cane toad secretes a milky liquid that can potentially be fatal to pets who lick or bite it Rachel DeSantis is a senior writer on the music team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since ...

Besides the Florida heat, cane toads are also potentially fatal for your pet. The non-native toad secretes a potent toxin called bufotoxin that can severely sicken or even kill your pets if ingested.