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The Great Cane Toad Caper

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Introduction:
"The cane toad is an introduced species to Australia: one which is causing a giant environmental headache. Take this quiz to find out about the cane toad and how Australia is approaching the control of this pest."


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


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


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


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


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


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


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?
    Dingo
    Goanna
    Wolf spider
    Tiger snake


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.


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