“Toadzilla” Discovered in Queensland National Park: Record-Breaking Cane Toad Sparks Excitement

Rangers in Queensland, Australia were shocked to discover a giant cane toad, dubbed “Toadzilla” by the rangers, in Conway National Park last week. The 2.7-kilogram (5.9-pound) amphibian was discovered by Ranger Kylee Gray while the team was conducting track work.

Gray recounted that the team had stopped their vehicle to let a snake slither across the track, when she stepped out and spotted the toad. “I reached down and grabbed the cane toad and couldn’t believe how big and heavy it was,” she said in a statement from the Queensland Department of Environment and Science.

The department believes the toad is female due to its size, as female cane toads do grow bigger than males. If confirmed, this would be the largest toad on record.

The Queensland Department of Environment and Science shared a photo of the toad on Twitter, saying “We were shocked to find a monster cane toad.” The toad is currently being cared for by the department and will be released back into the wild once it has recovered.

The discovery of Toadzilla has sparked excitement among the rangers and the public alike. It is a reminder of the importance of conservation and the need to protect the environment.