EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 10 MIN
Ep 2: In 1935, Australia brought 102 cane toads from Hawaii to battle sugarcane beetles — but the toads bred into the billions and killed native predators instead.
# Unintended Consequences — Episode Brief **Topic:** Cane Toads in Australia > **In 1935, Australia brought 102 cane toads from Hawaii to battle sugarcane beetles — but the toads bred into the billions and killed native predators instead.** ### Segment 1 — The Hook In the summer of 1935, staff at the Meringa Sugar Experiment Station near Gordonvale in northern Queensland opened crates containing 102 live cane toads shipped from Hawaii. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
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# Unintended Consequences — Episode Brief **Topic:** Cane Toads in Australia > **In 1935, Australia brought 102 cane toads from Hawaii to battle sugarcane beetles — but the toads bred into the billions and killed native predators instead.** ### Segment 1 — The Hook In the summer of 1935, staff at the Meringa Sugar Experiment Station near Gordonvale in northern Queensland opened crates containing 102 live cane toads shipped from Hawaii. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
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Ep 2: In 1935, Australia brought 102 cane toads from Hawaii to battle sugarcane beetles — but the toads bred into the billions and killed native predators instead.
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