Quantifying the potential biodiversity impact of the cane toad (Rhinella marina) in the Pilbara region of Australia.

January 12, 2026

Cane toads (Rhinella marina) were introduced into northeastern Australia in 1935 and have since spread over more than 1.5 million km² of the continent. Because of their toxins, cane toads have had dramatic negative impacts on native predators. So far, cane toads have not reached the Pilbara region…