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Rick Shine
Professor of Biology at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, and author of the book 'Cane Toad Wars'. Leads the effort to use CRISPR gene-editing technology to control cane toads.
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Jun 4, 2025
• 19min
How Cannibalistic Tadpoles Could Curb Invasive Cane Toads
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Biologist Rick Shine of Macquarie University discusses his pioneering project using CRISPR to create cannibalistic tadpoles that feast on cane toad eggs, aiming to tackle Australia’s invasive cane toad crisis. Elizabeth Kolbert, a journalist from The New Yorker, shares her insights on similar conservation efforts and the ethical dilemmas they entail. Together, they explore the unexpected consequences of manipulating nature, the tragic history of the cane toads’ introduction, and the fragile balance of ecosystems.
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