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Rebecca Dunning November Article

Leap Frog! A child hood game most of us can say we have played. Reading fairy tales and believing if we kiss a frog he will turn into our Prince or Princess. But be careful what toad you are kissing! Meet the Cane Toad. Originating from Australia, this toad covers the land reproducing at such a high rate causing destruction to the environment and its inhibitors. One kiss could be the end of your life. When the toad is scared, is produces a toxin that is lethal to many. In my opinion, this population needs to be contained and although Australian scientists are trying to reduce the population they are not doing enough. More actions need to be taken before more harm is put on the environment. I enjoyed this topic and learning more about Cane Toads because I love frogs.

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/pestsweeds/HowFarHaveTheySpreadWhyAreTheyAProblem.htm 

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  1. AnonymousDecember 1, 2017 at 9:18 AM

    if you were given 1000$ would you risk it and kiss the frog?

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  2. AnonymousDecember 6, 2017 at 2:16 PM

    Scientists might struggle to try and limit the amount of toads because even though what they are doing isn't enough, if they do too much it could affect other species and their habitats. There should be much warning about this toad in case someone were to encounter one they know what to do.

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