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Citations of the cane toad, Bufo marinus up to 1992 are collected in this file assembled by Rick Speare.
www.jcu.edu.au
Cane or Giant Toad (Bufo marinus)
Details of characteristics, range, food, habitat and reproduction. From Animal Diversity Web.
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu
Cane or Marine Toad (Bufo marinus)
Details of lifespan, statistics, distribution, habitat, diet, behaviour and conservation status. BBC fact file.
www.bbc.co.uk
Explains how this introduced species is causing problems across northern Australia. Includes identification guide, control initiatives, and a fact sheet to download.
canetoadbattle.com
Kimberley Toadbusters Inc. is a voluntary organisation using community involvement to keep this destructive introduced species out of Western Australia. Includes photographs and newsletters from fieldwork near Kununurra, and suggests ways to contribute to the campaign.
www.canetoads.com.au
Describes the Australian distribution and biology, and the damage caused.
www.feral.org.au
Fact sheet from the Queensland Government provides photographs and descriptions, as well as distribution maps and details of its damaging effect on wildlife. (PDF)
www.nrw.qld.gov.au
Illustrated summary of diagnostic features, natural history and range.
www.zo.utexas.edu
Giant Marine Toad (Bufo marinus)
Illustrated presentation of taxonomy, distribution, and characteristics, with analysis of its ecological threat and the status of research into control methods. Part of the Introduced Species Summary Project at Columbia University, USA.
www.columbia.edu
The Frog Decline Reversal Project describes the effects of this introduced species on the numbers and habitat of native frogs. Includes recommendations for humane disposal.
www.fdrproject.org
Cane Toads, Giant Toads or Marine Toads
Fact sheet from the Australian Museum covers identification, habits, status and toxicity, with map and photographs.
www.amonline.net.au
Describes recent efforts by Australian scientists to identify a biological method of controlling this introduced species. (PDF)
www.csiro.au
The CSIRO in Australia presents an illustrated fact sheet on its biology, habitat, breeding, appearance, and effect on the environment. (PDF)
www.csiro.au
The Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission presents a fact sheet about the distinguishing features, the distribution in the United States, and its impact on the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.
nis.gsmfc.org
Presents identification guide, range, and habitat, as well as an assessment of damage caused, and how to treat poisoned pets. Provided by the University of Florida.
edis.ifas.ufl.edu