Cane Toads

Synopsis

Tongue-in-cheek study of cane toads, originally imported into Queensland in 1935 from Hawaii to save the sugar crop from destruction by the greyback beetle. The toads bred rapidly and became an agricultural nuisance, although treated as pets by many people.

Language

English

Country

Australia

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 46 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

Sale

Subjects

Agriculture; Biology

Keywords

Australia; biological pest control; insect pests; toads

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Name

Unique Films

Phone

020 7700 0068

Fax

020 7609 2249

Address

London N7 6DP