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.
Meanwhile, the small toad tadpoles eat just enough to build up the energy to metamorphose and get out of that dangerous pond before it dries up or a fish or predatory insect gets them. Unfortunately, this means they are very easy prey for all kinds of predators on land, especially snakes.