Cane toad find in southern NSW puts community on alert
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FebFebruary 2021 at 3:12am
It s unlikely cane toads will survive a southern winter, but findings should be reported to the DPI.
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The Jindera community in the New South Wales Riverina is on cane toad alert after a female was found on a property earlier this week.
Key points:
It s the first sighting of the toad so far south in NSW
Cane toads are a biosecurity risk and can harm native animals and livestock
Murray Local Land Services Manager of Biosecurity and Emergency Services Geoff Corboy said the toad was found alive but later destroyed.