Directory of Cane Toads Resources

Home > Kids and Teens > School Time > Science > Living Things > Animals > Reptiles and Amphibians > Amphibians > Frogs and Toads > Cane Toads

Their scientific name is Bufo marinus, and they are native to Central America, but since being introduced to Australia and the United States, they have caused great damage to the environment and native species.

Resources in This Category

• Cane or Giant Toad (Bufo marinus)

  http://animaldiversity.org/site/accounts/information/Bufo_marinus.html
  Details of characteristics, range, food, habitat and reproduction. From Animal Diversity Web.

• Cane Toad (Bufo marinus)

  http://www.pestsmart.org.au/pest-animal-species/cane-toad/
  Describes the Australian distribution and biology, and the damage caused.

• Cane Toads

  http://www.canetoads.com.au/
  Kimberley Toadbusters are volunteers trying to keep this destructive introduced species out of Western Australia. Includes photographs and newsletters from fieldwork near Kununurra, and explains how anyone can help.

• Marine Toads (Bufo marinus)

  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW046
  Presents identification guide, range, and habitat, as well as an assessment of damage caused, and how to treat poisoned pets. Provided by the University of Florida.

• The Cane Toad

  http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildlife/threats/cane_toad.html
  Features brief description, habitat and distribution, behavior and environmental impact in Queensland, Australia. With photograph.

• The Unwanted Amphibian

  http://www.frogsafe.org.au/cane_toads/history.shtml
  The Frog Safe Group describes the effects of this introduced species on the numbers and habitat of native frogs in Australia. Includes recommendations for humane disposal.

Related Categories

• Home > Kids and Teens > School Time > Science > Environment > Biodiversity

 

Home > Kids and Teens > School Time > Science > Living Things > Animals > Reptiles and Amphibians > Amphibians > Frogs and Toads > Cane Toads

 

---

 

Thanks to DMOZ, which built a great web directory for nearly two decades and freely shared it with the web. About us