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Cane Toads- Small Toads Big Problem. Power Point By Nick W asmund. Target Audience. I’m targeting a highschool biology class . My objectives: Teach about introduced species How it effects ecosystem My Power Point I will teach these by using the example of “Cane Toads”.
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Cane Toads- Small ToadsBig Problem Power Point By Nick Wasmund
Target Audience • I’m targeting a highschool biology class. • My objectives: • Teach about introduced species • How it effects ecosystem • My Power Point • I will teach these by using the example of “Cane Toads”
Understanding the Toad • The “Cane Toad” • BufoMarinus • Adults Average 4 – 6 inches long, 6 pounds • Deadly • Where They Come From • Central America, South America, Some North America
Venom • Toad's Parotoid Glands • The Heart • Hallucinogenic Properties
A little History • Welcome to Australia • (But not just there) • Sugar Cane under attack! • Greyback Beetles
The Theory • The Idea • The Toad From Out of Town • GreyBacks, No More! • Sugar Cane • Set Into Motion (1935) • Around 100
What went really wrong • Can’t Keep Them Down • Death of Wildlife • Goannas, Crocs, Snakes, etc… • I’m Tripping On Toads
After the Fact • Cane Toads = Hazard • Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act • Population in millions • Still Very Little Done • Small Business’ Made. • Kimberly Toad Busters! • Cane Toad Purses!
Toads • A Inconclusive Conclusion
Sources • http://www.csiro.au/files/files/p8w5.pdf • http://www.rotten.com/library/history/nature/invasive-species/cane-toads/ • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cane_Toad • http://www.amonline.net.au/herpetology/faq/cane_toad.htm
Teacher Web • Mr. W