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How Cannibalistic Tadpoles Could Curb Invasive Cane Toads

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The Invasive Cane Toads of Australia

This chapter examines the introduction of cane toads to Australia in the 1930s and their subsequent ecological impact as an invasive species. It also discusses the evolution of these toads, highlighting their cannibalistic behavior and an innovative genetic engineering project aimed at curbing their population growth.

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