Australia Plans A$28m Waterless Barrier to Halt Spread of Invasive Cane Toads

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A new project led by Curtin University and Rio Tinto aims to build a waterless barrier against cane toads. The initiative is designed to shield Western Australia's Pilbara region from this ecologically harmful invasive species. Researchers intend to alter water sources across a large area so the toads cannot survive there. Traditional Owners are involved throughout the project to make sure cultural values are respected.

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