Sonoran Desert toads use a fascinating defense mechanism against predators—hallucinogenic toxins. But nature has found a way around it. Amphibians are remarkably resilient creatures. In the 300 ...
The cane toad may be the poster animal for invasive species. Native to South America, it has been introduced to many other ecosystems in the hope it would chow down on agricultural pests. Instead, the ...
A species of warty, toxic toads is invading Florida backyards as it multiplies across the southern part of the state. The cane toad, also known as the bufo toad, is a poisonous amphibian that, when ...