The Great Cane Toad Caper

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1. In which Australian state was the cane toad first introduced? South Australia New South Wales Queensland Victoria

2. To which region are cane toads native? Eastern Europe The Americas Central Asia Antarctica

3. What is the cane toad's scientific name? Bufo biporcatus Bufo americanus Bufo marinus Bufo terrestris

4. As adults, cane toads are most active during warm weather. At what time is this activity concentrated? Between 6am and 10am. Late afternoon. All day. At night.

5. Cane toads are poisonous. Where is this poison concentrated? In fangs in the mouth. In glands near each eardrum. In spurs on the feet. In a single gland at the base of the spine.

6. What Australian pest were cane toads introduced to control? Crocodiles Anopheles mosquitoes Grey-backed cane beetles House flies

7. Why is the presence of the cane toad such a problem for the Australian environment? They outcompete native species for food and shelter. They may transmit diseases to native fish and frogs. They poison native species who feed on frogs and toads. All of these.

8. While cane toads are poisonous, some Australian animals can eat them without apparently suffering any ill-effects. Which one of the the following can do this? Wolf spider Tiger snake Goanna Dingo

9. Cane toad venom has been reportedly used as a dental anaesthetic. True False

10. A method of cane toad control in Australia is urgently needed. Which of the following methods has been suggested? Biological control Legislative control Chemical control All of these.