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Everyone Agreed: Cane Toads Would Be a Winner for Australia (Op-Ed)
By Nigel Turvey published
When cane toads were released in Australia in 1935, they were the latest innovation in pest control, backed by a level of consensus support that a scientist could only dream of. So what went wrong?

Bizarre Sighting: Cane Toad Eating a Bat?
By Douglas Main published
A cane toad has been photographed with a bat in its mouth in the coastal forests of Peru, perhaps the first time that this has been photographically documented.

Endangered Tadpoles' Mission: Help Restore Toad Species
By Live Science Staff published
Tadpoles are bred to save the Puerto Rican crested toad.

Once-Extinct Toads Reintroduced to Wild
By Douglas Main published
The animals will hopefully thrive under artificial sprinkler mist.

It's Alive! Extinct Toad Lives on in Lab
By Remy Melina published
Researchers are trying to determine whether it's safe to return an extremely rare, extinct toad to the wild.

'Lost' Rainbow Toad Rediscovered After 87 Years
By Jeanna Bryner published
The flashy amphibian was spotted up a tree on the island of Borneo.

Volunteers Help Toads Mate
By Remy Melina published
Volunteers in Philadelphia are helping thousands of amorous amphibians cross the road in order to meet their potential mates during the city's third annual "Toad Detour."
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