EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 17 MIN
Toads most feral: what can Australia do?
from Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Cane toads (Rhinella marina) are an invasive species introduced to Australia in 1935 to control agricultural pests. The species spread rapidly and now poses a significant ecological threat due to its toxic defences, which harm native predators. Their presence has led to widespread disruption of ecosystems across northern Australia.Guest: Professor Rick Shine, School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University and author of Cane Toad Wars, published by University of California Press.Producer: Ali Benton
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Cane toads (Rhinella marina) are an invasive species introduced to Australia in 1935 to control agricultural pests. The species spread rapidly and now poses a significant ecological threat due to its toxic defences, which harm native predators. Their presence has led to widespread disruption of ecosystems across northern Australia. Guest: Professor Rick Shine, School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University and author of Cane Toad Wars, published by University of California Press. Producer: Ali Benton
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Toads most feral: what can Australia do?
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