An introduction to the bufo or cane toad Cane toads were brought to Florida in the 50s to eat pests in sugar fields. Instead, the toxic species has injured and killed dogs and other pets.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Brought in to address a problem, cane toads now represent ...

AIKEN — Amphibian life and the creative process were topics of discussion Jan. 9 at Horse Creek Academy, with a local author/illustrator sharing some tricks of the trade for several dozen ...

In 1935, native beetles were wreaking havoc on Australia’s sugar cane crops in Queensland. The beetle larvae lived in the ...

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, ...

Rick Shine receives funding from the Australian Research Council. There is no conflict of interest. Martin Mayer does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...