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Young toads are teaching Australian lizards to avoid deadly snacks.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pennisi, Elizabeth 3 of 3

Abstract

Conservation biologists in Western Australia have found a way to save the region's largest lizard, the yellow spotted monitor lizard, from the deadly cane toad. By exposing the lizards to the young, slightly toxic cane toads, the predators learn to avoid eating the lethal adults. This tactic has proven successful in a massive trial, and researchers believe it could help other threatened vertebrates as well. The spread of cane toads across northern Australia has had devastating effects on native wildlife, and this innovative approach offers hope for protecting these species. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:176689802
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