In Florida, summer doesn't only mean humid temperatures and tropical storms. It also means an influx of an invasive frog species known as cane toads. Most active during the summer months, cane toads ...

Naples experienced its rainiest day since 2005 on June 11 with 3.9 inches in one day. Our rainy climate is the perfect breeding ground for invasive and toxic cane toads, which can kill pets in a ...

Cane toads, aka bufo toads, in Florida secrete a toxin that can harm or even kill animals that lick, bite or eat them, ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- South Florida's recent heavy rain sets the perfect mood for giant toxic toads to breed. They're called Cane toads, or Bufo toads, and the invasive species can be deadly for cats ...

Most Floridians know to avoid the large, warty, reddish-brown to grayish-brown cane toads that pop up around your house, especially during the wet warmer months of summer. But if you're new Florida, ...

A new “King of the Toads” discovered by Australian park rangers has been christened "Toadzilla" – and may lay claim to the coveted title of world’s biggest toad. Toadzilla, believed to be a female, ...

An Australian park ranger following a snake is being credited with catching what might be the world’s biggest toad. Dubbed “Toadzilla,” the cane toad weighed in at 2.7 kilograms, or 5.95 pounds.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Brought in to address a problem, cane toads now represent ...

Toxic toads are invading Florida yards, and officials are warning you to protect your pets and children.Cane toads are an invasive species and can be deadly for cats and dogs. As a pet owner, Andreas ...

Rangers in northeastern Australia were astonished when they stumbled across what may be the largest toad on record, weighing in at nearly 6 pounds. Dubbed "Toadzilla" by the rangers, the 2.7-kilogram ...

The relentless swarm of cane toads (Rhinella marina) conquering Australia may soon be hobbled by an enemy from within. Plans are afoot that could see special toads released that could help stop the ...