We know that the crocodile is a very ferocious and terrifying animal. It is terrifying to look at whether it is in water or on land, but even such an incomparably powerful animal has its "nemesis".
This "nemesis" is the giant toad, also known as the cane toad, which is the largest toad in the world. Its single weight can reach about 5 pounds and its body length can grow to 25 centimeters.
The cane toad is an exotic species living in Australia, don't underestimate it! This giant toad was destined to be a tragedy from the moment it set foot in Australia!
The cane toad is different from other toads. It is covered with dark spots all over its body. Its body can secrete a huge poison. When it encounters danger, it can quickly spray venom on its opponent. If it is unfortunately hit by this venom ,The consequences could be disastrous.
Even in the water, in order to protect themselves, cane toads often secrete this highly toxic sticky substance, and even crocodiles are sometimes poisoned to death!
Because there are basically no natural enemies, cane toads reproduce very fast, and now it has become the most troublesome thing for the Australian government.
In addition, its lifespan is slightly longer than that of ordinary toads. Generally, cane toads can live for about 15 years. In a comfortable environment like Australia, some cane toads live longer, up to 35 years!
Due to the increasing number of cane toads, the original natural ecological balance in Australia has been completely destroyed.
So how did this exotic species native to the Americas invade Australia?
It turned out that a long time ago, Australian farmers were often harmed by pests when planting sugarcane, but there was no way to do anything. In order to eliminate pests, someone tried to introduce 100 cane toads (the venom secreted by cane toads can kill pests) , The final result made the farmer overjoyed ------- the sugarcane got a bumper harvest!
But after the joy comes trouble!
The 100 cane toads have grown to 1.5 billion like a snowball! In the end, the current situation was created.
Some people can't help but ask: Do cane toads really have no natural enemies?
not also!
has a kind of "carnivorous ant" that can effectively detoxify the venom of cane toads and reduce its population, but the Australian government is worried that if this alien species is introduced again, it is afraid of repeating the same mistakes, so let's just think about it! What do you think about
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