April 1, 2009 at 5:00 am by Luanne Bradley
Toxic Toads Killed in Humane Round-Up
Australia seems to be having a grand time winning its war against the toxic cane toad, killing thousands of them over the weekend during a “Toad Day Out” killfest in which the dreaded creatures were either frozen or placed in plastic bags filled with carbon dioxide. Kids took part in the “celebration” across northern Queensland, eating sausages and sipping cold drinks. Prizes were awarded as the toads (also called the Giant Toad or Marine Toad) were weighed.
According to a report by the Associated Press, The Royal Society …
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