In 1978, cane toads, which are native to South and Central America, were introduced for pest control to Ishigaki island in Okinawa prefecture in Japan. These poisonous toads secrete deadly toxins, ...

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 ...

Scientists in Australia have come up with an unusual plan to save freshwater crocodiles that keep dying after eating invasive and poisonous toads. By filling dead toads with a chemical that makes the ...

Cane toads secrete a toxin that can harm or even kill animals that lick, bite or eat them, including dogs and cats.

The Rhinella marina, commonly known as the cane toad, is one of the world’s most invasive amphibians. Native to parts of Central and South America, this large toad was introduced to countries such as ...