Determined to understand why humans hate cane toads and to improve relations between the species, Limpy embarks on a dangerous trek from his swamp to the Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
"Describes why and how ... [Australia's cane] toads were first brought to Australia, how they spread far and wide, and what scientists and everyday people are doing to try to control their population today."--Provided by publisher.
a true tale of nature knocked off balance in Australia
Seibert, Patricia
1996
Explains what happened when giant toads were brought to Australia to help control beetles that ate the sugar cane crop. Includes information on the physical characteristics and habits of this species of toad.
