American toad American toad The American toad ("Anaxyrus americanus") is a common species of toad found throughout the eastern United States and Canada. It is divided into three subspecies—the eastern American toad ("A. a. americanus"), the dwarf American toad ("A. a. charlesmithi"), and the rare Hudson Bay toad ("A. a. copei"). Recent taxonomic treatments place this species in the genus "Anaxyrus" instead of "Bufo". The eggs of the American toad are laid in two strings and can hatch in 2–14 days. When hatched the tadpoles are recognizable by their skinny tails in relation to the size of their black bodies. They may
Toad Day Out used for research, and a few have been stuffed by a taxidermist. The cane toad has been a pest since it was introduced to Australia in 1935 by farmers who hoped the toad would control the spread of the cane beetle. As of 2018, no national eradication program has been implemented due to a lack of resources and technology. Toad Day Out has been held since 2009. The event was inspired by an episode of "The Simpsons" called "Whacking Day". Toad Day Out Toad Day Out is a pest control event which takes place in Queensland, Australia on the 29