STORY: Invasive species are always on the wanted list of Australian park rangers. A large number of animals that have been introduced or settled negligently threaten the native flora and fauna here. Park ranger Kylee Gray was also amazed by this cane toad that has now been found. The Brummer christened “Krötzilla” weighed a total of 2.7 kilograms – a world record. Barry Nolan, Park Ranger: “The problem with such a large animal is that it can eat bigger ones. The range of prey increases over what normal toads eat. That was one of the main reasons it had to be removed. The ecological ones Even a single cane toad would have a significant impact.” “Because one of the big problems with them is their ability to reproduce. A female toad, like ‘Krötzilla’ possibly, can lay up to 35,000 eggs. And at each developmental stage they are harmful to the native species. So prevention is an important part of management.” Cane toads were first introduced to Australia in 1935 to control beetles and other plantation pests. With no natural predators, they now pose a threat to the Australian ecosystem.