Why are cane toads in Australia considered an invasive species rather than simply nonnative?

a. They are destructive to native species and have no natural predators.

b. They reproduce more quickly than native species.

c. They have venom glands.

d. Large adult specimens are able to hunt snakes.

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Jillian Keller

1 March, 13:29

Why are cane toads in Australia considered an invasive species rather than simply nonnative?

a. They are destructive to native species and have no natural predators.

b. They reproduce more quickly than native species.

c. They have venom glands.

d. Large adult specimens are able to hunt snakes.

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Chad Merritt · Answer 1

a. They are destructive to native species and have no natural predators.

The cane toads are spreading and destroying the native species and is therefore considered a threat and invasive.

Why are cane toads in Australia considered an invasive species rather than simply nonnative?a. They are destructive to native species and have no natural predators.b. They reproduce more quickly than native species.c. They have venom glands.d. Large adult specimens are able to hunt snakes.

Why are cane toads in Australia considered an invasive species rather than simply nonnative?

a. They are destructive to native species and have no natural predators.

b. They reproduce more quickly than native species.

c. They have venom glands.

d. Large adult specimens are able to hunt snakes.