Cane Toad

Cane Toads (Rhinella marina), also known as giant toads or marine toads, are large, terrestrial toads native to South and Central America. They have been introduced to many other parts of the world, including Australia, where they have become an invasive species.

Cane toads have a distinctive appearance, with a large, warty body, a wide head, and a pair of large, bulging poison glands behind their eyes. They can grow to be quite large, with some individuals reaching lengths of up to 9 inches (23 cm).

Cane toads are not native to Australia and were introduced there in the 1930s in an attempt to control insect pests in sugarcane fields. However, the toads have had a negative impact on the ecosystem, as they have few natural predators and have outcompeted native species for food and habitat. They also secrete toxins from their poison glands that can be harmful to other animals, including pets and native species.

Efforts to control cane toads in Australia have included the use of fences to keep the toads out of certain areas, trapping and removal programs, and the development of toxic baits that are specifically designed to kill cane toads without harming other species.