Toxic Toads Wiping Out Aussie Crocs

Freshwater crocodiles munch on invaders with fatal results

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 19, 2008 1:53 AM CST

(Newser) – Poisonous cane toads are proving more than a match for Australia's freshwater crocodiles, AFP reports. The toads are hopping their way into the crocs' northern Australia territory in huge numbers, killing off all who opt to make a meal of the invaders. Toad poisoning has... Read full story »

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