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:: Another cane toad found in Victoriaby DPI |
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A Sunbury resident found a cane toad in her backyard earlier this month, marking the fourth confirmed report of a cane toad in this state in the last year. In all of the previous cases the cane toad had found its way into Victoria either in a suitcase, a cargo crate or in nursery plants. There is no explanation as to how this cane toad came to be in a Sunbury backyard. Biosecurity Officer Adam Kay said cane toads (Rhinella marinus) pose an extreme threat to Victorias native species because they may pass on new diseases to our native wildlife and because of their huge appetites and infamous poison glands. “Its vital we follow up all potential cane toad reports to ensure the protection of our environment and Victoria’s biosecurity. Many of the cane toad reports DPI receives are actually the native Eastern Banjo Frog, also known as the Pobblebonk (Limnidynastes dumerili).” The Eastern Banjo Frog is a common and widespread burrowing frog across south eastern Australia and can often be found in large numbers after rain. The adult frog can reach about five to eight and a half centimetres in length, producing a call that is a short, musical, explosive note that resonates as a "bonk". Mr Kay said it is important to contact DPI if you suspect you have found a cane toad so it can be positively identified. To report cane toad sightings or for further information contact the DPI customer service centre on 136 186 or email reports and photographs to highrisk.invasiveanimals@dpi.vic.gov.au or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au Source of this article :: DPI 
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