I'm A Celebrity Faces Chaos After Deadly Amphibians Invade Camp
Environmental teams have carried out a large-scale cull of 38,000 poisonous cane toads near the filming site of the ITV show I’m A Celebrity. The operation was organized to protect contestants and local wildlife from the growing threat of the invasive species.
Toxic Danger for Contestants and Animals
The brown cane toads release a milky, toxic secretion from glands behind their eyes when threatened. Contact with this substance can cause nausea, vomiting, or even hospitalisation if it touches the mouth or eyes. Experts warn that the toxins are also lethal to birds, dogs, and cats.
“The celebrities are always given a strict talk about what wildlife to avoid in camp, but it’s easy to brush past one of these toads or mistake them for harmless frogs,” said a production source.
Growing Ecological Threat
The reptiles have become a significant environmental problem across Australia, with their population now estimated to exceed 200 million. Their rapid reproduction and toxicity have led to widespread efforts to control their numbers.
Upcoming Season and Filming Location
This year’s edition, featuring Ruby Wax, Jack Osbourne, and Kelly Brook, is set in Murwillumbah, New South Wales, and will premiere on Sunday, November 16. The region remains heavily affected by the toad infestation despite continuous containment measures.
Author’s Summary: Thousands of toxic cane toads were removed near the I’m A Celebrity camp to safeguard stars and wildlife from severe poisoning risks in Australia’s infested jungles.