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Cane Toads
Protected: Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping Training Course
Curriculum
4 Sections
15 Lessons
1 Hour
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Introduction
Welcome to the Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping training course!
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1.1
Introduction
About Cane Toads
In this section, learn how Cane Toads came to Australia, what makes them successful invaders and their impacts.
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2.1
About Cane Toads
2.2
About Cane Toads
10 Minutes
2 Questions
2.3
Cane Toads as Invaders
2.4
Quiz: Cane Toads as Invaders
10 Minutes
2 Questions
2.5
The Impacts of Cane Toads
2.6
Quiz: The Impacts of Cane Toads
10 Minutes
3 Questions
Identifying Cane Toads
With more than 240 species of native frog in Australia, it's important to be able to tell the difference between a cane toad and native frog before starting control. In this section, you will learn how to identify a cane toad at every life stage.
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3.1
Identifying Adult Cane Toads
3.2
Quiz: Identifying Adult Cane Toads
10 Minutes
3 Questions
3.3
Identifying Juvenile Cane Toads
3.4
Quiz: Identifying Juvenile Cane Toads
10 Minutes
2 Questions
3.5
Identifying Cane Toad Tadpoles
3.6
Quiz: Identifying Cane Toad Tadpoles
10 Minutes
3 Questions
3.7
Identifying Cane Toad Eggs
3.8
Quiz: Identifying Cane Toad Eggs
10 Minutes
2 Questions
Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping
In this section, you will learn how to correctly and effectively use the Watergum Cane Toad Tadpole Trap and Lure system.
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4.1
Breaking the Breeding Cycle
4.2
Product Specifications
4.3
Quiz: Product Specifications
10 Minutes
2 Questions
4.4
Basic Trap Instructions
4.5
Quiz: Basic Trap Instructions
10 Minutes
2 Questions
4.6
Maximising Your Success
4.7
Quiz: Maximising Your Success
10 Minutes
3 Questions
4.8
Troubleshooting
4.9
Other Control Methods
4.10
Trapping in the Field
Quiz: Identifying Adult Cane Toads
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