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Here's a fun fact: American toads’ primary defense against predators is a toxin they secrete called Bufotoxin. The toxin is secreted from their parotoid glands, which are located behind their eyes. This toxin can cause mild to severe reactions in animals that attempt to eat them, ranging from a bad taste and mouth irritation to nausea or even death for smaller predators.
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