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Toads threaten fragile wetlands

Cane toads are a major threat in northern Australia, now they have hitched a lift on floodwaters through the channel country-- and are threatening southern Australia.

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By Karen Ashford

Source: SBS


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Cane toads are a major threat in northern Australia, now they have hitched a lift on floodwaters through the channel country-- and are threatening southern Australia.

Biologists believe millions of cane toad eggs have been swept downstream - into fragile wetlands.

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