Monster cane toad found in Australia

julie submitted, created time 1 year 9 months (www.reuters.com)

"A huge cane toad the size of a small dog has been captured in the Australian tropical city of Darwin, startling environmentalists who are fighting to stop the poisonous amphibians spread across the country. "

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Fact or Fiction: Chocolate Is Poisonous to Dogs

marksman submitted, created time 1 year 11 months (www.sciam.com)

A small dog should be belly-up after eating a handful M&M's, at least according to conventional wisdom. But watching "Moose," a Chihuahua, race after his sweet snack makes one wonder: Is chocolate truly poisonous to dogs?

Dogs and humans have similar tastes. Like us, they seek out sweets and have no problem indulging. But unlike humans, our canine companions experience dangerous effects from eating chocolate—it can poison them and in some cases is lethal. Chocolate's danger to dogs depends on its quantity and quality. Large dogs can usually handle a small amount of chocolate whereas

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