Cane toads (Bufo marinus) were originally introduced to Australia in 1935 to control sugar cane pests. The original batched numbered 102. The current population in Australia: 1.5 billion. A study presented in July 2010 at the Society for Experimental Biology Annual Conference in Prague showed that not only can the toads survive over a broad temperature range, but they prefer higher temperatures. That suggests global warming may be a boon for the invasive toads.
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Hunters Set to Round Up Giant Burmese Pythons in Florida ChallengeThe state of Florida is preparing to host the Super Bowl in January … and to wipe out as many invasive pythons as possible.
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The Voracious and Invasive Lionfish Is Taking Over the Atlantic. Here's Why.The striking lionfish is invading the Atlantic Ocean, eating its way through coral reef after coral reef.
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Flushed Goldfish Grew to Be Kitten-Size in Niagara RiverTens of millions of "freed" goldfish are thought to inhabit the Great Lakes.
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Captured 17-Foot-Long Python Was About to Have 73 Babiessnakes -
Lionfish: Beautiful and Dangerous InvadersLionfish are known for their breathtaking beauty, venomous sting and relentless invasion of tropical waters far from their native habitat.
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Show-Off Bobcat Walks in Front of Tourists with a Dead Iguana Dangling from Its MouthThis iguana never stood a chance.
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Mutant Green Crabs Are Mean, and They're Invading Maine's WatersFearless crabs threaten the state's shellfish industry.
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Newly Discovered Hybrid Pythons Could Threaten Florida's EvergladesThe hybrids could harbor more robust genes that allow them to adapt to various types of environments.
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Tropical Pink 'Sea Pickles' Are Invading the Waters of the Pacific NorthwestIt's a totally tubular invasion.
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