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27/2/2018

Conservation - "Cane Toads"

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Cane Toad - Wikimedia Commons (Andreas Eichler)
Cane Toad - Wikimedia Commons (Andreas Eichler)
In 2008 (ten years ago) Cane Toads were accidentally introduced into Madagascar via a shipment for a mining company originating in Vietnam. Initially found around the mine at Ambatovy they have spread through adjoining areas.

Given the damage and devastation that Cane Toads have caused in Australia, it is very disturbing that little is being done to eradicate the toad in Madagascar. With the fragile ecosystem of Madagascar many of the rare species found there are in danger.

Read more on this ecological disaster at https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/feb/24/madagascar-toxic-toads-lemurs-ecology-threat

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