Cane toads (Bufo marinus) were introduced to Queensland decades ago to try to stop beetle damage in sugar cane crops. Instead, they became a major pest themselves and, ever since, cane toads have been steadily moving across northern Australia.
To help fight this invasion, the WA Government is working closely with the Northern Territory Government and community groups to slow their progress while research to find a biological control for the pest continues.
Further information on the dreaded Cane Toad can be found via the following sites:
Department of Environment & Conservation: www.dec.wa.gov.au - Management & Protection, Animals, Cane Toads
Kimberley Toad Busters: www.canetoads.com.au
Stop the Toad Foundation: www.stopthetoad.org.au
