In these socially distant times of ours, we have a special episode dedicated to an underrated amphibian: the cane toad!We dispel myths like: "They're Australian, aren't they?" Er, no.Or: "They are sadistic killers of all life on Earth, aren't they?" Again, no... and after this episode, we hope you will agree that they are simply gorgeous animals.Further reading and watching:Cane Toads, an Unnatural HistoryWatch this great documentary about the cane toad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SBLf1tsoawA great read here about heroic Australian animals who are learning how NOT to be eaten by cane toads:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/26/australian-water-rats-cut-cane-toads-open-with-surgical-precision-to-feast-on-their-heartsPhoto copyright Leo OosterweghelDon't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/TWITTER: @crittershedpodEMAIL: crittershed@gmail.comMusic:Podington: CuriousPresented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella.Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media.The Warren:The Critter Shed is now part of thewarren.ie podcast network.The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear.The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the podcast. We really appreciate it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.