thingsguyana.com
Crappo Aka Cane Toads – The World’s Largest Toads
Cane toads are the world’s largest toads and belongs to the genus Rhinella. It is a terrestrial toad native to Central America and South America (Guyana). The toad is known for its poisonous gland which secretes a substance that causes irritation to the predator’s body, especially the eyes. The tadpole is also highly toxic and may cause death to animals that ingest them. The cane toad has a voracious appetite and has been introduced in some parts of Pacific and Caribbean islands as pest control method. The name “Cane” is derived from its use in the control of cane beetle. In some of the introduced regions, the toad is now categorized as an invasive species.
Nadira Low-A-Chee