Invasive Species: Cane Toads

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"The introduction of cane toads (Bufo marinus) to Australia in the 1930s is one of the foremost examples of an exotic animal release gone wrong ... "

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"Cane toads (Rhinella marina; formerly Bufo marinus) are large, warty amphibians that are native to Central and South America. They were introduced to Australia in 1935 to combat cane beetles that were damaging sugarcane plants. Since their introduction, they have spread throughout northern Australia and pose a threat to native species and ecosystems due to their poisonous venom, predation and competition for food and habitat ... "

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"Science may finally win the war against Queensland's biggest eco-scourge, the cane toad. Scientists have revealed three viruses found in the toad's DNA could be converted into a bioweapon to wipe the species out, according to findings published in GigaScience journal on Thursday ... "

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"A very large species of toad reaching up to 15 cm in body length, and occasionally attaining 25 cm. Adult toads have a light brown or yellow-brown back, with darker patches and spots ... "

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"Their original introduction in 1935 was to control agricultural pests, but they proved ineffective. For the past 60 years, cane toads have been expanding their territory in Australia, and are capable of colonising at least four of the mainland Australian states ... "