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Natural Habitat
Before the cane toad was introduced to other parts of the world in the 1930s, its natural habitat included any subtropical forest location in Central and Southern America. Subtropical forests are similar to rainforests but receive less rain and are less hot and humid. The natural habitat of the cane toad also included nearby fresh water, where the toads lay their eggs.
Invasiveness
The cane toad found in different regions of the world far away from its natural range in the Americas. In Australia, it is considered a serious nuisance as an introduced and invasive species. It has also been introduced to islands in the Caribbean and Indonesia to remove insect pests from sugar cane fields but has become a pest in these areas because of its toxicity when eaten by native wildlife.
Adaptability
The cane toad has adapted to different habitats around the world where it has been introduced. The can toad can survive in drier regions of Australia as long as there are nearby puddles or other sources of fresh water for egg laying. They can be found close to cities and residential neighborhoods and living under debris, in gardens and in backyard ponds.
Growth
Cane toad tadpoles grow at different rates based on the temperature of their habitat. For example, warmer temperatures will speed up the hatch rate and growth rate of cane toad tadpoles, but cooler temperatures can cause delays.