New research ‘teaching’ crocodiles not to eat cane toads in Western Australia

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New research shows feeding baited cane toads to freshwater crocodiles in Western Australia’s north could prevent major destruction of the species.

With the invasive cane toad having made its way across Australia, scientists from Macquarie University are working with WA’s Banuba Rangers. The study has seen great success using ‘taste aversion practices,’ by conditioning the freshwater crocodiles to stop eating the toxic toads. 

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