The Asian common toad was introduced accidentally to Madagascar around 2010 – now there is evidence of a significant death rate among local snakes that attempt to eat the poisonous amphibian
Fears about the impact of invasive, poisonous toads in Madagascar appear to be justified, suggests new research. The amphibians are driving a spike in deaths of a native snake species.
are native to southern Asia, but were introduced to eastern Madagascar around 2010, probably as stowaways on a ship. Since then, the toads have been spreading from the point of arrival by about 2.5 kilometres per year, prompting anxiety among researchers that they could threaten Madagascar’s native wildlife just …App + Web
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