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What is the primary reason for considering the cane toad to be one of the worst invasive species in the world?
What is the primary reason for considering the cane toad to be one of the worst invasive species in the world?
- Their failure at controlling agricultural pests
- Their poisonous nature and rapid reproduction (correct)
- Their diet consisting largely of insects
- Their ability to outcompete native species for resources
Why were the cane toads introduced in many countries?
Why were the cane toads introduced in many countries?
- To aid in scientific research on amphibians
- To control agricultural pests (correct)
- To serve as pets due to their warty appearance
- To provide food for indigenous communities
What is a significant factor contributing to the rapid spread of cane toads in Australia?
What is a significant factor contributing to the rapid spread of cane toads in Australia?
- The lack of natural predators in Australia (correct)
- Their preference for consuming small birds and mammals
- Their failure at controlling insects
- The limited availability of suitable breeding habitat
What impact do the cane toads have on native species in Australia and other areas where they have spread?
What impact do the cane toads have on native species in Australia and other areas where they have spread?
What motivated the government to release about 2,400 cane toads into north Queensland in 1935?
What motivated the government to release about 2,400 cane toads into north Queensland in 1935?
What best describes the diet of cane toads?
What best describes the diet of cane toads?
What negative impact do cane toads have on pets and native species?
What negative impact do cane toads have on pets and native species?
Which region has been affected by the spread of cane toads apart from Australia?
Which region has been affected by the spread of cane toads apart from Australia?
What was the outcome of introducing cane toads into many countries with the hope of controlling agricultural pests?
What was the outcome of introducing cane toads into many countries with the hope of controlling agricultural pests?
What is the current estimated population size of cane toads in Australia?
What is the current estimated population size of cane toads in Australia?
