Rats are not always viewed in a positive light. Scientists are becoming increasingly aware, however, that the Australian water rat could play a vital role in keeping some invasive species in check in ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- South Florida's recent heavy rain sets the perfect mood for giant toxic toads to breed. They're called Cane toads, or Bufo toads, and the invasive species can be deadly for cats ...

Cane toads are spreading across Florida and can kill dogs in minutes. Learn warning signs and what to do if your pet is exposed.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new “King of the Toads” discovered by Australian park rangers has been christened "Toadzilla" – and may lay claim to the coveted ...

The toads were meant to control beetles eating the sugar cane, a major Florida export, the Florida Museum says. But those ...

The animal discovered was so big for its species that it was given a special nickname. The Queensland National Parks official Facebook account dubbed it as, “Toadzilla.” The toad in question is a cane ...