Cane Toads: The Conquest

    An unconventionally funny and frightening account of Australia’s present-day plague of cane toads from the mind of maverick filmmaker Mark Lewis.  Introduced 75 years ago to the local ecosystem as a predator of the destructive sugarcane beetle, the cane toad proved useless in controlling the beetle. The result is a modern day plague that serves as a warning for the unintended consequences of human interference with the environment.

    5 Things You Can Do Now

    1
    Be a conservationist - volunteer at a local park

    2
    Grow native plants in your yard or window box

    3
    Defend the National Wildlife Refuge System

    4
    Sign the petition to keep cane toads from invading Western Australia

    5
    Spend a day appreciating the trees, plants and birds outside your home

    About the Film

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