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Australia's native frogs beat invasive toads
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/21629255http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/66148000/jpg/_66148562_litoriacaerulea,bydavidnelson.jpg
The frogs could be "Green Avengers" in the fight against toad invaders
The tadpoles of Australia's native frogs can outcompete invasive toads, scientists say.
The toads are considered a threat to Australian wildlife, leading researchers to investigate methods to control their population.
A study into competition between wild amphibian young revealed that the presence of green tree frogs reduced cane toad survival.
Experts now suggest reintroducing the familiar frogs to suburban areas.