| Autor: |
Hamilton, Nick HR., Halliday, Damien CT., Tarmo, Suze, Bray, John, Venables, Daryl, Robinson, Tony |
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Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery; 2005, Vol. 15 Issue: 4 p21-27, 7p |
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ABSTRACTMarine toads, Bufo marinus, also known as cane toads, were introduced into Australia in 1935 as a biological control agent for native beetles in sugarcane plantations. They were unsuccessful in controlling the beetles and have since become a pest in their own right. They now rank as one of Australia's most serious invasive vertebrate species. We are seeking a means to control the marine toad population and have established a marine toad colony to provide a continuous supply of various life stages to aid our research. We describe here the establishment and maintenance of a breeding colony of Bufo marinus. |
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