From Pest Control to Plague: The Rise of Australia’s Cane Toads

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

'Please refrain from licking': Psychedelic toads can poison you, National Park Service warns

All glory to the hypnotoad? That doesn't mean lick them, says the National Park Service. The agency asked park visitors last week to refrain from licking the Sonoran Desert toad because of the ...
The Falcons Wire

Cane toads: This invasive Florida creature is toxic; danger to pets

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

Have fun outside, but please don’t lick the hallucinogenic toads, National Park Service says

The National Park Service has a few simple requests for its guests who want to enjoy the outdoors: Pick up your trash, be mindful of your campfires, and please don’t lick the Sonoran Desert toads. The ...
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Toxic Hoppers: 7 Frogs and Toads to Watch Out for in Florida

Florida is often called the state with the most invasive animals, and a few of those are frogs and toads that have settled into its warm climate. With its abundant wetlands, forests, rivers, and ...
WRAL

Toads eat beetles. Sometimes, beetles make them regret their meal choice.

For most prey, the game is over once they have been swallowed. But one species of beetle can escape from a toad’s stomach nearly two hours after being eaten, according to a new study. Found in wooded ...