Whoever suggested this Cane Toad doco from 1987, thank you. It is so off-beat and of its time while also telling the sad story very well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZgm9yiGzEE
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Cane Toads, Coconut Water, and the Thrush That Wouldn’t Shut Up

A stormy ferry ride, a toxic toad in the bougainvillea, and the relentless song of a thrush. But it was rum, family, and quiet laughter that lingered longest.

https://islandinthenet.com/cane-toads-coconut-water-and-the-thrush-that-wouldnt-shut-up/

What if we could get cane toads to destroy themselves? Find out how… https://ausgeo.co/peterpantadpoles

Researchers from Macquarie University have discovered that cane toad tadpoles are "enthusiastic cannibals" of cane toad eggs, and can wipe out entire clutches in waterbodies where they're released.

But what about when these tadpoles turn into toads and start breeding? Well, there is a solution for that too – and it is inspired by Peter Pan.

📷 Etienne Littlefair & Chris Jolly

#ausgeo #seeaustralia #canetoad #conservation #frog #tadpole
#environment #globalwarming #academia #research #academicchatter #biology #nature #wildlife #photography #science #scientist

Any predator attempting to eat an adult cane toad will likely die quickly and painfully, and this invasive species is taking its toll on Australia's native animals.

So, if we can't eradicate cane toads, is there a way to teach native animals not to eat them⁠?

We asked Dr Georgia Ward-Fear of Macquarie University for the facts; here is 60 Seconds of Science!

https://youtu.be/W22-sgHC4ug

Read more about "teacher toads"… https://ausgeo.co/canetoad

#ausgeo #australia #science #conservation #wildlife #nature #toad #canetoad #wildlifeconservation #australiangeographic #invasivespecies
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excuse me, but this azolla pond is *occupied*

#azolla #pond #CaneToad