Invasive cane toads are unique in shape but overlap in ecological niche compared to Australian native frogs
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.3253
Abstract: Invasive species are an important issue worldwide but predicting invasiveness, and the underlying mechanisms that cause it, is difficult. There are several primary hypotheses to explain invasion success. Two main hypothesis based on niche spaces… read more here.
Keywords: unique shape; niche; cane; cane toads ... See more keywords
Tadpole Skin Secretions, Not Food or Temperature, Mediate Costly Cannibal‐Induced Plasticity in Invasive Cane Toad Hatchlings
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.71094
Abstract: ABSTRACT Hatchlings of invasive cane toads ( Rhinella marina ) in Australia respond facultatively to chemical cues of non‐feeding cannibalistic conspecific tadpoles by accelerating development, but consequently experience reduced growth, development and survival in the… read more here.
Keywords: invasive cane; food; plasticity; tadpole ... See more keywords
Spinal arthritis in invasive cane toads is linked to rate of dispersal as well as to latitude
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-50314-w
Abstract: Initial research on the spread of cane toads (Rhinella marina) through tropical Australia reported a high incidence of spinal arthritis (spondylosis) in toads at the invasion front (where toads disperse rapidly), but not in areas… read more here.
Keywords: spinal arthritis; dispersal; cane toads; arthritis invasive ... See more keywords