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'Cane Toads' is the story of how cane toads were introduced to Queensland to combat the cane grub. Instead, they promptly multiplied. To biologists, the Cane Toads are a scourge, destroying native wildlife, while alternatively to many Queenslanders, they are seen as a sort of mascot. The hilarity lies in the very different perspectives people have of these fascinating creatures. Whilst most of us know chicken from our dinner plates, few of us pause to consider this bird's many virtues. This new film by Mark Lewis delightfully discovers how this seemingly simple animal reveals itself to be as complex as any of God's creatures. The stories are illustrated with narrative vignettes depicting these birds at their magical best, inspiring fascination and gentle humour. The film allows us to rethink our relationship with a creature we have previously taken for granted, while at the same time providing a lens by which we look at ourselves. It is the "natural history" for an animal like no other.
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