Imported from South America in the 1930s, these pests have left a trail of native animal casualties across Australia - including goanna lizards, snakes ... the cane toad before eating, and on ...

Scientists have gene-edited a cane toad egg to prevent a hatchling ... Efforts have shifted to trying to teach native animals not to eat the toads, with some success with crocodiles and lizards ...

Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Genetically modified, cannibal tadpoles may be the solution to Australia’s nearly century-old invasive cane toad problem ...

Cane toad tadpoles already have an appetite for eggs of their own species, but these modified versions may eat several times as many, making them a potential solution for controlling the ...