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Toads
Toads are a dry leathery amphibian. Their bumpy texture helps them to blend in with their environment.
826 Questions
When the cane toad was introduced to Brisbane what crop was it supposed to protect?
The cane toad was brought into Australia to protect sugar cane crops from the cane beetle. It was not introduced to the city of Brisbane: it was introduced to the state of Queensland. Regardless, the experiment was a huge failure, and cane toads have become an environmental disaster.
only one species - the natterjack - only found in the extreme south west
only if the toad had the disease then yes but all animals and bugs can carry diseases depending on the circumstances
How cane cane toads have affected the carrying capacity for cane grubs in Australia?
The cane toad started to all kinds of foods. that left the native species and cane grubs with no food to eat. So....they watched porn
Yes, toads can be killed by salt. Salt dehydrates the amphibians in question by desiccating their cells. Toads do not recover from such disruptions to their sensitively balanced interior fluids and organs.
What toads are native to the Wasatch Front in Utah?
The Arizona toad, Great Plains toad, Red-spotted toad, Western (Boreal) toad, and the Woodhouse's toad are all native to the Wasatch Front area of Utah.
Why is yosemite toad endangered?
livestock grazing, trampling,changes in stream hydrology,siltation of springs,bacterial increase from livestock fecal matter,and lowered water quality
How many species of toads and frogs does MO have?
According to an internet search, Missouri has 26 species and subspecies of toads and frogs.
Is there a rare toad in Britain called the natterjack toad?
yes they are extremely rare in Britain but are common in the south west and central Europe
How many toads are killed a year due to Toad Golf in Australia?
Certainly not enough to put them on the endangered list.
What would happen to the number of toads if pesticide sprays killed all of the ecosystem's aphids?
The impact upon toads from killing off all of an ecosystem's aphids by pesticide sprays cannot be determined without knowing about the status of other food sources. Pesticide sprays may be broad spectrum or target specific, residually brief or long-lasting and therefore will or will not impact alternative food sources. Adult toads survive as long as ants, beetles, caddisflies, caterpillars, centipedes, earthworms, field crickets, fireflies, fish, flies, isopods, mantids, millipedes, slugs, snails, snakes and spiders abound while tadpoles survive as long as algae, insect larvae, phytoplankton and zooplankton are available.
Where did Cane Toads originally come from?
Cane toads (Bufo marinus) originally came from Mexico, Central America, and South America. They ranged from the Rio Grande to the Amazon basin. They have been introduced to many islands in the Caribbean and Pacific, to Florida, Japan, and Papua New Guinea. Probably their most famous and disastrous introduction was to Australia.
No, frogs do not eat earth worms. They tend to eat flys or they could also eat really tiny minnow's. But no they do not eat earth worms.
Are the backs of stamps made of toad mucus?
No, the adhesives are typically artificial, but based on those created from tree saps.
What organism did people want the cane toads to control and why?
People wanted cane toads to control the cane beetle population in Australia, as the beetles were destroying sugar cane crops. Cane toads were believed to be an effective biological control method due to their appetite for insects.
Yes they do, i recently found several dead partly eaten toads in my outhouse, at the same time as noticing rat activity.
What adaptations do Sonoran Desert Toad have?
Here's one: A Sonoran Desert Toad has a long sticky tongue for catching prey.
Are adult frogs and toads tailless?
Not all frogs or toads tailless as adults. There are two species that do have them. The Tailed Frog is able to survive in extremely cold water.
