Is anyone up for a Challenge ???

Shorty

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It's a bloody QUEENSLAND CANE TOAD, imported from South America, just down the track from your joint Al (SSE).

The cane toad (Rhinella marina; formerly Bufo marinus) is an invasive species in Australia. The cane toad is the largest species in the family Bufonidae. Adult cane toads are usually heavy-built and weigh an average of up to 1.8 kg. (4 lbs.). Their size may vary from 15–23 cm.(4-9 in.) and their skin is warty.

Native to Central and South America, Cane toads were introduced to Australia from Hawaii in June 1935 by the Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations in an attempt to control the native grey-backed cane beetle (Dermolepida albohirtum) and Frenchi beetle (Lepidiota frenchi)

The cane toads bred immediately in captivity, and by August 1935 more than 102 young toads were released in areas around Cairns, Gordonvale and Innisfail in northern Queensland.

( Actually they were released from the sugar research station at Meringa, one mile north of Gordonvale, remember?? You rode through there when it was raining. :biggrin::lol: )

Since their release, toads have rapidly multiplied in population and now number over 200 million.

The toads have steadily expanded their range through Queensland, reaching the border with New South Wales in 1978 and the Northern Territory in 1984.



What was the question ????

Oh yeah, Bazza...................


Mikey will like this 'cos it's got Bundy Rum in it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=-mfn7uLY_dI

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Tony Neville

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I always liked this one.
[video=youtube;8q77CIQodVw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q77CIQodVw&sns=em[/video]
 

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