Use these maps to explore the variability of the Australian climate. Australia's size, geography and location result in a diversity of climate patterns across the continent and its nearby islands. These maps provide information about average as well as more extreme conditions.
Most toads prefer a dry environment, and have leathery or warty skin, though there are some species that need a lot of water just like frogs. Since toads are carnivores, they prefer to eat insects, worms and other types of live prey. What do Baby Toads Eat.
Description: Like frogs, toads are amphibians. They differ from most frogs in that they have dry skin, warts, crests behind the eyes, and parotoid glands. The parotoid glands produce a poisonous secretion that helps to defend the toad from predators.ane toads are the largest toads and grow up to nine inches in length. A massive cane toad caught in Australia has been described as the size of a small dog! Diet: Like frogs, most toads eat insects and other arthropods. However, some species eat reptiles, small mammals, and even other amphibians.