Cane toads

The video discusses the introduction of cane toads to Australia in 1935 as a biological control method for beetles damaging sugar cane crops. Initially brought from Hawaii, the toads failed to control the beetle population and instead caused significant ecological damage. They spread rapidly, consuming native insects and poisoning predators, leading to a decline in local wildlife. Today, the cane toad population in Australia is estimated at 1.5 billion, and efforts to manage the invasion continue with little success.

What was the initial reason for introducing cane toads into Australia?

What is biological control and how was it intended to be used with cane toads?

What challenges did cane toads face in Australia compared to Hawaii?

How did the introduction of cane toads affect native Australian species?

What is the current status of the cane toad population in Australia?