Friendly frog or invasive cane toad?

Learn the difference between our native amphibian friends and introduced cane toads, and what you can do to protect native, endangered wildlife.

Cane toads (Rhinella marina) are an introduced species and a threat to native plants and animals

Download

Date

1 March 2017

Publisher

Office of Environment and Heritage

Type

Publication, Guide

Status

Final

Cost

Free

Language

English

Tags

ISBN 978-1-76039-707-4
ID OEH20170089

File PDF 367KB
Pages 2

Name frog-cane-toad-difference-170089.pdf

Remove toad temptations to help make your home a ‘Cane Toad Free Zone’:

Cover or bring in pet food at night as it attracts cane toads
Remove standing water. Toads need access to water every two days to rehydrate
Remove rubbish and other debris so cane toads cannot shelter under it during the day
Keep your outside lights off when not needed. Cane toads like night time lighting because it attracts moths and other insects for them to feast on.

Photo: Cane toad (Rhinella marina) / Copyright Michael Mahony

Thank you for your feedback. Would you like to tell us more?

Your comments (required) Tell us what you liked about the page or how it could be improved.

If you are happy for us to follow up on your feedback, please provide your name and email. The information you provide in this form will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected. By submitting, you consent to storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy.

Name

I would like EES to contact me in the future for help improving services and to share information about national parks or other environmental activities.