Cane toads in the Kimberley
The arrival of cane toads will cause mass devastation to the wildlife and eco-systems of the Kimberley. With your help we can stop them becoming established in this region.
Why are cane toads considered pests in Australia?
- Poison pets and injure humans with their toxins
- Poison many native animals whose diet includes frogs, tadpoles and frogs' eggs
- Eat large numbers of honey bees, creating a management problem for bee-keepers
- Prey on native fauna
- Compete for food with vertebrate insectivores such as small skinks
- May carry diseases that are can be transmitted to native frogs and fishes
How to recognise a cane toad:
- Toxic parotoid glands behind ear drum
- Bony ridge above the eyes
- Webbing on rear feet (note front feet are unwebbed)
- Skin is rough, dry and warty
- Sit upright and move in short, rapid hops
What you can do:
- Do not attempt to bring pot plants into the Kimberley
- Regularly check your vehicle, caravan, trailer and camping equipment for cane toads that may be hitching a ride from the Northern Territory and Eastern States
- If you see a cane toad, report it immediately to Frogwatch Northern Australia www.frogwatch.org.au