Cane toads are highly toxic. Household pets like cats and dogs are put at risk by playing with the toads and becoming exposed to the toxin.
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Cane Toads: Threat To Pets
Cane toads are highly toxic. Household pets like cats and dogs are put at risk by playing with the toads and becoming exposed to the toxin.
Added: May 9, 2011 Views: 493 Views Runtime: 02:42
The cane toad invasion is thought to originated in Gordonvale, Australia. Local residents remember the start of the invasion and describe having difficulty walking outside without the creatures jumping all over peoples' feet.
In the early 1900s, grubs had infested Australian sugar cane fields, killing the crops at the root and leaving scores of farmers in dire straits. Cane toads, known to feed on the grubs, were suggested as a solution to the problem.
Karl gets a call from Stephen Merchant to say that a local Chinese family has invited him to lunch at their home. Watch his reaction when he finds out that toad is the only one thing on the menu.
The cane toad was first introduced into the environment to save Australia's sugar cane crop from beetles. What happen instead now has Australians declaring war on these toxic toads.
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