How to make the cane toad go the way of the dodo: Australian scientists are developing cutting-edge technique that could wipe out the pests for good Cane toads in Australia could be wiped out with new gene manipulation research The gene could cause the pests to produce a 100 per cent male population Scientists say conventional methods to control toad population aren't effective
By Paula Ahillon For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 14:37 GMT, 20 February 2019 | Updated: 14:37 GMT, 20 February 2019
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Australian scientists are developing a cutting-edge technique that could wipe out cane toads for good.
The invasive pets would be wiped out with controversial gene manipulation research that could turn the entire population male, preventing them from reproducing.
It could also produce toads that are non-toxic.
Top Scientists from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) say conventional methods such as spraying them with
