Team Global · Business · 2026-08-20
In 1978, Japan released just 10 to 15 cane toads on Ishigaki Island; their population likely surpassed 20,000, and native snakes were found dead near the toads
Discover the surprising tale of how a small introduction of cane toads to Ishigaki Island in Japan spiraled into a devastating invasion, impacting local wildlife dramatically. In 1978, Japan released just 10 to 15 cane toads on Ishigaki Island; their population likely surpassed 20,000, and native snakes were found dead near the toads
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