Toxic Asian toads threaten Madagascar's biodiversity, economy and public health. (Photo : Flickr: James Reardon)
By Samantha Mathewson
In
some cases, an invasive animal can really take over a country or
island's ecosystems. Such is the threat in the large island nation of
Madagascar, where invasive Asian toads are set to encroach upon the native wildlife, as a new report
suggests. It also notes that the frogs are already spreading
uncontrollably in the eastern part of the island. In yet another example
of what can happen if biodiversity changes in vast ways, experts say
this poses a direct threat to human health and the economy...Continue reading...
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