I'm A Celebrity Faces Cane Toad Invasion
A large-scale effort to remove poisonous cane toads was carried out ahead of the new season of I'm A Celebrity. Environmental experts have eliminated about 38,000 toxic cane toads from the filming area in Murwillumbah, New South Wales.
Health Risks for Contestants
The brown cane toads produce a harmful milky white slime from glands behind their eyes when threatened. Contact with this toxin can cause nausea, vomiting, and even hospitalization if contestants touch their mouth or eyes after handling the toads.
“The celebrities are always given a strict talk about what wildlife to avoid when they are in the camp but it is quite easy to brush past one of these toads and get slime on your hands or people might think they are cute frogs and try to stroke them.”
Danger to Other Animals
The toxins secreted by cane toads can also be fatal to birds, dogs, and cats. Their growing population poses a significant ecological threat.
Population Crisis
- Cane toads lay multiple clutches of eggs.
- Population has soared to approximately 200 million across Australia.
- They are considered one of Australia's biggest environmental problems.
Show Details
The new campmates set to arrive include comedienne Ruby Wax, reality star Jack Osbourne, and model-actress Kelly Brook. The show is scheduled to start on Sunday, November 16.
Author’s summary: The ITV show I'm A Celebrity combats a cane toad infestation threatening contestants’ health and local wildlife ahead of its November 16 launch.