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The Future OfToad Containment Zone | Professor Ben PhillipsThe cane toads are coming. Can a simple, but clever plan stop them from fully invading Western Australia and causing catastrophic damage?Join our host David as he talks with Professor Ben Phillips about the project he's leading, the Toad Containment Zone (TCZ). A collaborative effort between community, rangers and scientists, the TCZ is the last line of defence against the cane toad invasion of Western Australia. If not stopped, the cane toad will have devastating wildlife and cultural impacts.How cane toads came to Australia (01:15)Ecological fallout of toads (06:38)“Put them in the freezer”: efforts to c...2024-11-2627 min