CANE TOAD
Bufo marinus
WHAT'S A CANE TOAD?
A cane toad is not native to Australia. It is originally from America and was introduced to control insect pests of sugar cane.
HABITAT
As mentioned before, cane toads originated from South America. However, when they were introduced into Australia they have spread through tropical and sub-tropical Australia (Queensland-Northern Territory).
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ENCLOSURE
A DEADLY PEST
Even though they were brought to Australia to get rid of pests, they have become pests themselves. The poison glands on the toads shoulders kill many of our native animals that eat amphibians. Some examples are snakes, goannas, carnivorous marsupials and birds.