Poison dart frogs (family Dendrobatidae) may look stunning with their bright blue, yellow, or red colors — but their beauty hides a deadly secret.
These frogs produce a powerful toxin through their skin that can paralyze or kill predators instantly. In fact, some indigenous tribes in South America used their poison to coat blow darts for hunting — which is how they got their name.
Interestingly, poison dart frogs raised in captivity are harmless, because their toxicity comes from eating specific toxic ants and beetles found in their natural rainforest habitat.
Their bright colors serve as a warning — a defense mechanism known as aposematism. So, while they may look like tiny jewels, they’re definitely not pets you want to touch!
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These frogs produce a powerful toxin through their skin that can paralyze or kill predators instantly. In fact, some indigenous tribes in South America used their poison to coat blow darts for hunting — which is how they got their name.
Interestingly, poison dart frogs raised in captivity are harmless, because their toxicity comes from eating specific toxic ants and beetles found in their natural rainforest habitat.
Their bright colors serve as a warning — a defense mechanism known as aposematism. So, while they may look like tiny jewels, they’re definitely not pets you want to touch!
#shorts #poisondartfrog #animalfacts #wildlife #nature #funfacts #frog
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