Australia's Cane toads : overrun!
Collard, Sneed B.2016
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYDE | CHILDRENS NON-FICTION | J 597.87 COLLScience & Technology | Available |
Before 1935, there were no cane toads in Australia. Today, they are a huge presence in the country. In fact, scientists estimate that there are 83 toads for every person there! The big amphibianswhich can weigh close to three poundsshow up on highways, in watering holes meant for cattle, and in people's yards in town.
Main title:
Australia's Cane toads : overrun! / by Sneed B. Collard III ; consultant, Rick Shine.
Author:
Collard, Sneed B., authorShine, Richard, consultant
Imprint:
New York, New York : Bearport Publishing, [2016]©2016
Collation:
32 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 27 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
A close call -- A sugary situation -- A failed experiment -- Signs of trouble -- So many toads! -- Eating everything -- Toxic toads -- Conquering a continent -- What about wildlife? -- Living with toads -- Can they be stopped? -- Lessons learned? -- Other harmful invasive amphibians.
ISBN:
9781627248280 (hardback)1627248285 (hardback)
Dewey class:
597.87
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
371369
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYDE | CHILDRENS NON-FICTION | J 597.87 COLLScience & Technology | Available |