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Cane toads keep on coming

Invasive amphibians could double their present extent in Australia, study warns.

Since cane toads were introduced to Australia in 1935, they have colonized 1.2 million square kilometres of that country — an area greater than that of France and Spain combined. But they might just be getting started, says an analysis that suggests they could double their current range.

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Posted by Nicola Jones on March 28, 2007 12:05 AM |

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The problem would abate if every Australian who encountered a cane toad killed it. This is personal responsibility and civic virtue. "Let government do it" obtains New Orleans post-Katrina.

Posted by: Uncle Al | March 28, 2007 04:09 PM

Picture, maps and link on the cane Toad in 'Oz' on my website.

http://no-pc.blogspot.com/2007/03/irresistible-cane-toads-conquerers-of.html

Posted by: No-PC | April 23, 2007 12:35 AM

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