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The Cane Toad Plague

Why is this a serious issue?

What areas are effected?

many different types of animals,eat Cane toads and the toads breed regularly. They also grow quickly in warmer water.

The large population of cane affects the local ecosystem including native animals and plants. This also can affect peoples health and the Australian economy.

How can this issue be rectified?

Scientists have made chemicals that farmers use to kill the cane toads.

Another way to control the problem is to remove Cane toad eggs from the water and let them dry out in the sun. This reduces the number of cane toads being born.

The cane toads were released in Northern Queensland (Cairns, Gordonvale and Innisfail) and by 1978 spread to New South Wales and the Northern Territory.

The Toads have continued to populate these areas in grasslands and open forests, and are continuing to spread.

What implications are there?

The idea to introduce cane toads did not work because their numbers grew too quickly and they endangered other native animals. They became a bigger pest than the cane beetle.

When did this issue arise?

Cane Toads were introduced to Australia in 1935 to control the infestation of cane beetles. These cane beetles were destroying sugar cane which was a major source for money for Australia.

Who does this issue effect?

The Cane Toad is part of the Animalia Kingdom and their class is Amphibian

Cane Toads effect the Australian population especially sugar cane farmers and animals, such as Goannas and large snakes.

Cane toads are known to kill many native animals, which means they cause large ecological problems.

The Cane Toad

The Cane Toad has poisonous glands as well as very poisonous skin. Their tadpoles are deadly to eat.

The Cane Toad's scientific name is Rhinella Marina

By Anthony Manariti

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