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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the invasive creatures squatting in Florida is difficult to distinguish from its native cousin, poisonous, competitive and ...

Albino cane toads created using gene-editing technology reveal that albino animals face competitive disadvantages going far beyond their vulnerability to predators, according to new research published ...

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, ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Silly Safaris brought a pair of giant marine toads for Wild Wednesday, showcasing the invasive species’ unique characteristics. Marine toads, also known as cane toads, are native ...

Cane toads, an invasive species in Florida, pose a threat to pets and native wildlife due to the toxins they secrete. These toads were introduced to control pests but have become a problem, competing ...

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

Florida has spent decades battling invasive species, including Burmese pythons, Argentine tegus, green iguanas, Nile monitors, rhesus macaque monkeys, and lionfish. These non-native species disrupt ...