Cane Toads
Covered in bumps and mottled skin, the cane toad's appearance is so exaggerated that it seems to have leapt out of the nearest copy of Grimm's Fairy Tales. Native to Central and South America, this amphibian is the world's largest toad, topping the Guinness Book of World Records at an impressive 5.8 pounds.
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Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Bufo marinus
- Status in the Wild: Common
- Habitat: Cloud Forests, Rainforests, Tropical Dry Forests, Woodlands
- Diet: Omnivore
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2023