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Most toads are predatory upon invertebrates and other small animals. | Most toads are predatory upon invertebrates and other small animals. | ||
| − | The main defence of toads is unpleasant-tasting or poisonous skin-secretions, though some will also inflate themselves to avoid being readily swallowed. The North American toad ''Bufo alvarius'' is actively sought by 'toad-lickers' | + | The main defence of toads is unpleasant-tasting or poisonous skin-secretions, though some will also inflate themselves to avoid being readily swallowed. The North American toad ''Bufo alvarius'' is actively sought by 'toad-lickers'<ref>http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Labyrinth/9624/thetoad.html</ref> for its powerfully psychoactive secretions. |
In parts of [[Australasia]], the introduced cane toad, lacking any natural predators, has become a serious pest. | In parts of [[Australasia]], the introduced cane toad, lacking any natural predators, has become a serious pest. | ||
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[[Category:Amphibians]] | [[Category:Amphibians]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:01, October 27, 2016
Toads are a number of kinds of amphibians, found worldwide, even as far North as the Arctic Circle.
While the distinction between toads and frogs is to some extent an arbitrary one, a toad will typically move in an ambulatory fashion (i.e. by walking) whereas a frog will hop. Toads are also generally more terrestrial in their habits.
Most toads are predatory upon invertebrates and other small animals.
The main defence of toads is unpleasant-tasting or poisonous skin-secretions, though some will also inflate themselves to avoid being readily swallowed. The North American toad Bufo alvarius is actively sought by 'toad-lickers'[1] for its powerfully psychoactive secretions.
In parts of Australasia, the introduced cane toad, lacking any natural predators, has become a serious pest.
