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Poison dart frogs, with their vivid array of colors and lethal toxins, present a fascinating glimpse into the art of survival in the natural world. These small amphibians, despite their diminutive ...
Science News: A vibrant blue poison dart frog, *Ranitomeya aetherea*, has been identified as a new species in the western Amazon. Discovered near the Juruá River, t ...
The new frog, like most poison dart frogs, is tiny, just 15 mm long. It also represents the first new species to be added to the genus in 10 years.
A new species of poison dart frog has been discovered in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, where dense rainforests host some of the most diverse and complex ecosystems on Earth. In a study ...
Live poison dart frogs will be featured at the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house, themed “Venomous vs. Poisonous,” on Sunday, March 2. The event, free and family-friendly, will take place from 1 ...
It’s not often one hears the phrases “poison dart frog” and “family friendly” in the same description of an event, but the Bohart Museum of Entomology at U.C. Davis insists its upcoming ...
Alkaloid chemicals bathe the skins of poison dart frogs (such as the diablito (Oophaga sylvatica) of Ecuador, shown). Some microbes seem to thrive in — and even feed off — the powerful toxins.
Physical Characteristics The golden poison frog is a small amphibian, typically growing to about 2 inches (5 cm) in length — a little smaller than an AirPods case.
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Deep in the tropical forests of Colombia, you come across a small, beautiful frog. You're captivated by its brilliant color and reach out to hold it in your hand. Within seconds, your hand starts ...
Two green and black poison dart frogs Pavel Kirillov via Flickr under CC BY 2.0 The animal kingdom has no shortage of dance moves, from flamingoes’ synchronized sashays to the waltzes of scorpions.
Faster than Gene Kelly tap-dancing in the rain, many species of poison dart frogs tap their middle toes on their hind feet so rapidly it can look like a blur. Look at that toe go.