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'Toad-proofing' farms could help stop the march of invasive pest (phys.org)

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cross-posted from: https://news.abolish.capital/post/38795

Curtin University research has found farmers making small changes to how they give water to cattle in semi-arid regions could halt the spread of one of Australia's most damaging invasive species—all without disrupting farming operations. Published in Global Ecology and Conservation, the paper reveals straightforward, low-cost changes to cattle troughs and fencing could prevent invasive cane toads from accessing the water they need to survive during hot and dry conditions.

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[–] finallymadeanaccount@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago

Crows have been seen flipping them onto their back and pecking their guts out.