Cane toads almost reach the Pilbara: Australia's last bastion against the silent invasion

For decades, cane toads have been spreading relentlessly across Australia — a silent but destructive invasion that threatens native species and alters entire ecosystems. The poisonous amphibians are now advancing to the Pilbara region, one of the last largely untouched landscapes. Researchers and traditional landowners are therefore using an unusual strategy to protect this ecological bastion.

Seit 90 Jahren kämpft Australien gegen die giftigen Aga-Kröten. Diese sind eine tödliche Übermacht und haben verheerende Auswirkungen auf etliche lokale Tierarten. Credit: Curtin University / Judy Dunlop

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