The golden poison frog (Phyllobates terribilis) is one of the most poisonous frogs in the world. It inhabits the rainforests of Colombia and has a bright yellow coloration. The length of an adult frog is about 5 cm. Their skin secretes a powerful toxin, batrachotoxin, which can cause paralysis and death. Their diet consists mainly of small insects. The bright coloration warns predators of their toxicity.
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