Mutant cane toads

Read the following article and answer the questions that follow:

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/animals/mutant-cane-toads-invade-gladstone-20130211-2e83z.html

1. Where is Gladstone?

2. What is the problem and why is it happening?

3. Listen to the radio interview and write 3 main points.

4. What industries are located in Gladstone?

5. What is meant by the term malformations?

6. What has contributed to these malformations occurring in cane toads?

7. What do you think this quote means?

"Cane toads are to the fresh water environment, what canaries were to coal mines."

Cactus

Read the following article and answer the questions that follow:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-03/south-american-bug-to-be-unleashed-on-outback-wa-cactus/7136760

1. What techniques have been attempted to try and control the cactus, and why have they not been
successful?

2. Why is it necessary for the WA Department of Agriculture and Food to conduct a rigorous
assessment of the cochineal bug?

3. Describe the impact of the cactus on the natural environment and farming lands.

Cats Claw

Read the following article and answer the questions that follow:

http://www.gympietimes.com.au/news/hooking-into-cats-claw/2789606/

1. Where is the Mary River?

2. Define: biological control

3. Define: riparian vegetation

4. Define: Landcare

5. Explain how Cats Claw negatively effects native plants and the environment.