The Garden State is home to ranavirus, a pathogen capable of killing amphibians en masse. Scientists still aren’t sure what’s ...

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On a tropical island off the Queensland coast, locals love to hate one of Australia's most infamous pests. For more than 50 years, revellers have flocked to Magnetic Island for its cane toad races — ...

Cane toads are an invasive species in Florida that secrete a milky-white toxin called bufotoxin, which can be deadly to pets. Cane toads can be distinguished from native toads by their large size, ...

Toads are not generally considered appealing creatures. They look unattractive, make odd noises, move awkwardly, and are steeped in folklore involving the devil and witchcraft. In short, toads tend to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A frog’s lifecycle is likely one of the earliest bits of science ...

The toad emerges during the monsoon season because it needs water to reproduce. The Sonoran Desert toad, found in Arizona, has psychedelic properties. In this week's podcast of Valley 101, we If ...

In 1935, a species known as the giant neotropical toad (Rhinella marina) was introduced to Australia. Scientists hoped these amphibians would control native cane beetles, but cane toads quickly ...

Rickie Fowler’s comeback FedEx Cup Playoffs run ended last week, when he came up just short of the qualifying for the 2025 Tour Championship at East Lake. But while Fowler’s fight on the course has ...

With a T6 finish at last week’s FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, Rickie Fowler vaulted himself from No. 64 to No. 48 in the FedEx Cup standings. Those four solid ...

Rickie Fowler’s T-6 finish at the FedEx St. Jude moved him to No. 48 in the FedExCup, securing a BMW Championship spot and next season’s signature events, while Jordan Spieth dropped out of the top 50 ...

Invasive species are always disruptive to the native wildlife in the ecosystems they take over. However, their impact on humans and domesticated animals is usually more indirect. An exception is the ...