Show Notes
In these socially distant times of ours, we have a special episode dedicated to an underrated amphibian: the cane toad!
We dispel myths like: "They're Australian, aren't they?" Er, no. Or: "They are sadistic killers of all life on Earth, aren't they?" Again, no... and after this episode, we hope you will agree that they are simply gorgeous animals.
Further reading and watching: Cane Toads, an Unnatural History Watch this great documentary about the cane toad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SBLf1tsoaw
A great read here about heroic Australian animals who are learning how NOT to be eaten by cane toads: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/26/australian-water-rats-cut-cane-toads-open-with-surgical-precision-to-feast-on-their-hearts
Photo copyright Leo Oosterweghel
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