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In 1935, Australian government released 2,400 toads to destroy crop-eating beetles. Almost 100 years later, 200 million giant toads threaten 75 wildlife species- In 1935, an Australian entomologist shipped 102 cane toads from Hawaii to fight crop beetles; 2,400 were released before anyone tested the plan
- British settlers brought domestic cats to Australia in 1788 to control rats and mice around ships, farms, and settlements, but escaped cats now kill billions of native animals every year across the continent
- Craving the Bengal rum: India was responsible in intoxicating AustraliaIn the 18th century, Bengal rum was Australia’s 1st national drink & a form of national currency.11 Jul, 2021, 12.01 PM IST
- Sugar extends rally to 30-yr high on supply concernsSugar futures extended a rally to a 30-year high on mounting concern that dry weather in Brazil, the world’s biggest producer, and record r...29 Dec, 2010, 01.47 AM IST
- Bhoruka to invest $54 mn to set up edible oil unit in AustraliaIndian conglomerate Bhoruka Group will invest AUD 63 million ($54 million) in an edible oils and biodiesel facility in Australia.09 Sep, 2009, 02.56 PM IST
- Remembering rainforestsWhen I woke up to the sad news of the demise of Aussie Steve Irwin 10 days ago, my thoughts flew back to a memorable visit to the land of t...14 Sep, 2006, 12.36 AM IST
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