How many Australian frogs live in the desert? How do they survive?
Only about 15 species of frogs (about seven percent of the total) live exclusively in the Australian arid zones. Perhaps five additional species penetrate the area regions from the wetter parts of the continent. Arid zone frogs have two main ways of surviving the long periods of dry weather and the high temperatures of these areas. Some species burrow deep underground while many move into deep crevices. And some of the burrowing species store large amounts of water in their body before they burrow.
Only about 15 species … and these toxins can range from mildly irritating to eyes and skin to deadly if swallowed. Cane Toads, Bufo marinus, are known to be deadly to humans, and the skin secretions of poison-arrow … www.frogsaustralia.net.au Invasive Species: Animals – Cane Toad (Bufo marinus) Cycle; Habitat; Distribution; Dispersion; Controls Cane Toads Tropical Savannas Cooperative Research Centre (Australia). Introduction History; Photographs; Distribution; Impacts Cane Toads — Bufo Marinus Australian Museum. Identification/Description; Illustrations; Life Cycle; Habitat; Special Note: Cane Toad Venom Marine Toad – BBIS Species Account 020210 Wildlife Conservation Society. Belize … invasivespeciesinfo.
