Over 100 Hawaiian sugar-cane toads were introduced to Australia in a failed attempt to control agricultural pests.
“The story of a bizarre biological blunder, warts and all!!”
Synopsis
Over 100 Hawaiian sugar-cane toads were introduced to Australia in a failed attempt to control agricultural pests.
Synopsis
In Australia, the introduction of Hawaiian sugar-cane toads aimed to control pests in sugarcane fields. Instead, the toads spread rapidly, disrupting local ecosystems. The documentary follows the consequences of this decision, detailing how the toads became an invasive species. Interviews with scientists and farmers illustrate the impact on agriculture and wildlife. Filmed in 1988, the documentary presents a cautionary tale about biological interventions gone wrong.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of a failed pest control effort in Australia.
- Meet the controversial Hawaiian sugar-cane toads.
- Find out how one decision changed Australian wildlife.
Did You Know
- The documentary was released in 1988 and runs for 47 minutes.
- Hawaiian sugar-cane toads were introduced to Australia in a failed pest control effort.
- The toads spread rapidly across Australia, affecting local ecosystems.
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What year was the documentary Cane Toads: An Unnatural History released?
Cane Toads: An Unnatural History was released in 1988.
What is the duration of the documentary Cane Toads: An Unnatural History?
The duration of the documentary is 47 minutes.
Which country produced the documentary Cane Toads: An Unnatural History?
The documentary was produced in Australia.
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