Researchers train goannas not to eat cane toads in WA Kimberley region

April 20, 2024 11:07 PM

Researchers train goannas not to eat cane toads in Western Australia's Kimberley region. The cane toad is spreading in northern Australia, but researchers have found a way to protect predators from the toxic pest and it's all a matter of taste.
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries (3 comments total)

Next step: train predators to come swap dead cane toads for something they *can* eat. :D
posted by kschang at 8:17 AM on April 21

Never goanna eat them up
Never goanna gulp them down
Never goanna run around
And consume them
posted by Greg_Ace at 9:58 AM on April 21 [4 favorites]

Nice to see an encouraging result for this adaptation. Too bad the cane toad sausage air drop doesn't seem to have worked as well, since that seems like it would've scaled up easier, but still glad to see this effort working.
posted by EvaDestruction at 11:41 AM on April 21