I'm A Celebrity Chaos as Deadly Toads Invade Camp
Environmental specialists in Australia have carried out a mass cull of around 38,000 poisonous cane toads near the filming site of the ITV show I’m A Celebrity. The operation took place before the new series began to protect contestants and local wildlife.
Health Risks for Contestants
The brown cane toads release a toxic milky secretion from glands behind their eyes when threatened. Contact with this slime can cause nausea, vomiting, or even hospitalisation if it touches the mouth or eyes.
“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,” said a source.
Threat to Local Wildlife
The toxins from these amphibians are deadly to birds, dogs, and cats. Their growing population, now estimated at around 200 million nationwide, has become one of Australia’s most significant environmental challenges.
Show Location and Participants
The hit show, set in the town of Murwillumbah, New South Wales, is expected to feature Ruby Wax, Jack Osbourne, and Kelly Brook among its celebrity participants. The series is scheduled to launch on Sunday, November 16.
Author’s Summary
The ITV show’s production site faced a serious ecological threat from thousands of toxic cane toads, prompting a large-scale cull to ensure contestants' safety and protect local animals.