To save wild crocodiles in Australia, scientists gave them food poisoning

Freshwater crocodiles die every year in Australia from eating poisonous cane toads that humans introduced to the continent. Now scientists have found a way to teach the crocs to avoid the toxic toads.

By: NPR

Aug 21 2024
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To save wild crocodiles in Australia, scientists gave them food poisoning

Across northern Australia, freshwater crocodiles are dying in droves, with some populations down by 70%. That's because the animals are eating a kind of super-poisonous toad that humans brought to th… [+5649 chars]