The cane toad, or Bufo Marinus, was introduced to Hawaii and Australia in 1935 to control the beetle population (to protect the Sugar Cane) As it turned out, the cane toads had little interest in the beetles and more keen on reproduction, and have "who's your father-ed" their way to invasive species status, costing millions of dollars per year to eradicate. One of the largest toad species in North America, adult cane toads grow to four pounds, on average. They are highly toxic, even when handled. Some of the effects of the poison are burning of the eyes and hands. They have proven lethal to dogs unfortunate enough to pick one up in it's mouth.

**But, to really appreciate the current status of the Cane Toad in Queensland, you've got to check out this hilarious animated short: www.cane-toad.com