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Whatever happened to the exploding toads in Europe?
Are they still going off?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4486247.stm
Are they still going off?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4486247.stm
pattylou said:Whatever happened to the exploding toads in Europe?
Are they still going off?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4486247.stm
There are several possible explanations for the exploding toads in Europe. One theory suggests that a fungus called Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis may be infecting the toads and causing them to bloat and burst. Other theories include changes in the toads' environment or predators biting the toads and causing them to burst.
No, the exploding toads do not pose any harm to other animals or humans. The toads are not actually exploding, but rather bloating and rupturing due to internal pressure. The cause of their bloating is still unknown, but it is not believed to be harmful to other species.
The exploding toads have been reported in various countries across Europe, including Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The majority of the cases have been reported in Germany, particularly in the Hamburg area.
Scientists are currently conducting research to try and determine the cause of the exploding toads and to find ways to prevent it from happening. Some measures that have been suggested include monitoring the toad populations, controlling predators, and removing infected toads from the environment.
At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that the exploding toads will spread to other regions. However, scientists are closely monitoring the situation and conducting research to better understand the cause and potential spread of this phenomenon.