Cane toads are a species of amphibian that have become an invasive species in many parts of the world. They were originally introduced to Australia in 1935 as a solution to the sugar cane beetle pest problem, but have since spread rapidly and caused environmental damage across the continent. Cane toads are large and aggressive, and can grow up to 9 inches in length. They have toxic skin secretions that make them dangerous predators, and they can out-compete native species for food and habitat. As a result, their presence has been linked to declines in native wildlife populations, particularly frogs and reptiles.
