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Researchers Develop Method to Protect Crocodiles from Toxic Cane Toads
Aug 14, 2024, 09:10 AM
Researchers have developed a method to protect freshwater crocodiles from the toxic effects of invasive cane toads. The approach involves using taste aversion techniques to train crocodiles to avoid the poisonous toads. By administering a nonlethal dose of food poisoning, scientists were able to alter the crocodiles' behavior, effectively teaching them not to consume the dangerous amphibians. This innovative strategy aims to reduce fatalities among crocodile populations caused by the ingestion of cane toads.
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