Deadly cane toad is marsupial's last supper
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 13:14
in Earth & Climate
A cat-sized marsupial called a quoll has a habit of feasting on toxic cane toads. The noxious nibbling ends in more than a tummy ache – it actually kills the quoll. Now, scientists have trained the creatures to turn their noses up at the once tempting meals. Cane toad - Marsupial - Biology - Flora and Fauna - Animalia