| In the movies, the aliens are always from another planet. But Western Australia is facing an invasion from a creature that’s alien to Australia.
Cane toads (Bufo marinus) were introduced to Queensland decades ago to try to stop beetle damage in sugar cane crops. Instead, they became a major pest themselves.
Ever since, cane toads have been steadily moving across northern Australia towards WA.
To help fight this invasion, the WA Government is working closely with the Northern Territory Government and the community to trap and kill toads before they reach the WA border. We’re also collaborating on developing new technologies to stop the invaders.
WA is the only State that so far has implemented active control and management initiatives before cane toads reach its borders.
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