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Can drying them out stop the cane toads’ invasion of WA?

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These warty little invaders are marching west and scientists in WA are fighting back with a surprisingly simple strategy: cutting off their water supply. In this episode, host Morgan Knoxlee introduces a story written by Cat Williams and read by Evan Thyer, diving into a bold new approach to one of Australia’s most toxic pests.

It’s smart, it’s low-tech, and it might just work.

Listen in to hear how Traditional Owners, researchers, and landholders are teaming up to dry out the toad trail, one waterhole at a time.

For more stories like this, visit particle.scitech.org.au.

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Can drying them out stop the cane toads’ invasion of WA?

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