TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A massive cane toad, nearly a foot long, was found and removed from the backyard of a Florida home on Sunday evening, according to NBC affiliate WBBH. Following heavy storms over ...

NAPLES, Fla. (WSVN) – Lee Smith, a Florida homeowner, has taken it upon himself to embark on a relentless mission to hunt down dozens of cane toads in his neighborhood. His actions are motivated by ...

You're probably aware that Florida has battled invasive species for decades. From Burmese pythons, tegus and green iguanas to rhesus macaque monkeys and lionfish, non-native species pose a significant ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In Florida, summer doesn't only mean humid temperatures and tropical storms. It also means an influx of an invasive frog species known as cane toads. Most active during the ...

WELLINGTON, Fla. — There is an amphibian in Florida that is so toxic it can kill your pet in minutes. Cane toads, also called bufo toads, are an invasive animal prevalent in Florida. They are native ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Thousands of highly toxic toads dangerous to pets are breeding in Florida. Without proper treatment, your pet could die in as little as 15 minutes if it bites or swallows the ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — Pet owners can add cane toads to the mounting list of things to be weary of, as it turns out they can be potentially fatal for your furry friend. The toad secretes a milky-white ...

Often found in suburban backyards, cane toads are likely to elicit quite the reaction from anyone who stumbles across them, thanks to their large, warty appearance. Native to Central and South America ...

Hundreds of non-native animal & plant species live in Florida. They prey on native critters & damage native ecosystems.