Australian Reptile Park warning over cane toads after sightings in Newcastle, Hunter Valley

Matt Carr
Updated July 18 2019 - 4:49pm, first published 7:53am
RISKY: Australian Reptile Park general manager Tim Faulkner with Toad Runner, the cane toad handed in at the Central Coast zoo that has prompted a warning to stay vigilant for the potent species. Picture: Australian Reptile Park
RISKY: Australian Reptile Park general manager Tim Faulkner with Toad Runner, the cane toad handed in at the Central Coast zoo that has prompted a warning to stay vigilant for the potent species. Picture: Australian Reptile Park

A CANE toad handed in at the Australian Reptile Park was seeking to breed, keepers say, offering a warning of the risks the species could pose in the Hunter and beyond.

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Matt Carr

Matt Carr

Newcastle Herald deputy editor

Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.

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