Since their introduction in 1935, cane toads (Rhinella marina) have become one of Australia’s most notorious invasive species, profoundly impacting native ecosystems. Research over recent decades has ...

While impressive, the haul underscores what experts have long warned — the invasive pest continues to choke ecosystems and ...

In 1935, native beetles were wreaking havoc on Australia’s sugar cane crops in Queensland. The beetle larvae lived in the soil and chewed on sugarcane roots, stunting growth or killing the plants.

It is early evening in Australia's top end, and a hunter stalks its prey. Keenly alert, the northern quoll follows the sound of rustling in the leaf litter. It must be some kind of frog, the small ...

Australia's invasive species crisis has been laid bare once again, with another striking example from a single dam showing ...

Shane traces how cane toads conquered Australia — and how science is turning the tide. Shane Campbell-Staton joins biologist Rick Shine and toad buster Simon Middap to unpack the full story of ...