Why were cane toads released in Queensland in 1935?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. They were brought in to control beetles that damaged the sugar cane crops
- Step 1: Cane toads were brought from Hawaii to Queensland. Answer: To control cane beetles. Why not the others: The toads did not eat rabbits or mosquitoes in a useful way, and they were not brought to feed crocodiles.
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