On a tropical island off the Queensland coast, locals love to hate one of Australia's most infamous pests. For more than 50 years, revellers have flocked to Magnetic Island for its cane toad races — ...

Cane toads are an invasive species in Florida that secrete a milky-white toxin called bufotoxin, which can be deadly to pets. Cane toads can be distinguished from native toads by their large size, ...

Florida has spent decades battling invasive species, including Burmese pythons, Argentine tegus, green iguanas, Nile monitors, rhesus macaque monkeys, and lionfish. These non-native species disrupt ...

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, ECUADOR - JANUARY 17: A Manchineel tree, Hippomane mancinella, in Galapagos National Park on January 17, 2012. Manchineel trees, also known as Poison Apple Trees, are one of the ...

Fleas are one of many types of bugs you don't want living in your home. Unfortunately, we can't always avoid infestations, especially if you have cats or dogs bringing them in after their outdoor ...

Mr. Zaleski is a journalist who covers science, technology and business. Back in the late 1880s, California citrus farmers found themselves dealing with a crisis caused by a fat bug covered in a ...

A swarm of bugs is enough to drive anyone mad. Luckily, a homemade fly trap can be the answer to your worries. Whether you have just one or two flies buzzing around or an entire flock of them, it’s ...

Krystina Alarcon Carroll has experience in every facet of the industry, including digital and print news; live, streamed, and syndicated TV; documentary and film productions. She is also the author of ...

South American cane toads were brought to Australia in 1935 to help eradicate native beetles that were destroying sugar cane crops. The toads didn’t care much for the beetles, but they did spread ...

FORT MYERS SHORES, Florida (WBBH) — Residents in Fort Myers Shores say they have been keeping flashlights handy and their eyes peeled at night as toxic cane toads continue to spread through ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — Pet owners can add cane toads to the mounting list of things to be weary of, as it turns out they can be potentially fatal for your furry friend. The toad secretes a milky-white ...

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