Sydney council hunts for cane toad on the loose | laura_r_chung
They are reviled by most, feared by many and are a source of fascination for some. Now, one of Australia’s infamous cane toads has been spotted in Sydney’s west, with the City of Canterbury Bankstown council warning residents to be alert for further sightings.
A council spokesperson said the toad had been spotted at WH Wagener Oval in Ashbury on April 19 and their teams would now search for it and make sure it was the only one.“We believe there have been sightings in other areas of NSW due to the recent, extreme weather conditions,” the spokesperson said. “While there is no broadscale method to control the cane toad, it’s important we maintain awareness by reporting any sightings.
The rotund toads are indigenous to South and Central America. In 1935, Australian cane farmers initially imported 102to contain beetles attacking their sugar cane crops. Decades later, the population is up to as many as an estimated 1.5 billion toads spread across the continent. They are considered pests because of the damage they can cause to the environment, animals and industry.with each other, while tadpoles from across Australia try to eat each other.
“While doing so, people should be cautious as cane toads can ooze and sometimes squirt poison from glands behind their heads when stressed. To help avoid any potential exposure to a cane toad’s poison, people should wear protective clothing like long sleeves, eye protection and disposable gloves,” the department advises.
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