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Poison Dart Frogs
There are several species of poison dart frogs, which are also sometimes also known as poison arrow frogs. They come in a wide variety of bright colors, and are all somewhat toxic. Where the poison levels of some of these frogs is mild, others can be deadly.
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What is popular about poison dart frogs?
it has blue feet.
More impressive is that South American native tribes discovered the poison secreted on these frogs' skins and utilized it on the tips of arrows and spears to become more effective hunters (and assassins, when needed).
Poison dart frogs (a variety of genera and species within each genus) can concentrate this poison from food in their environments and use it to protect against being eaten by big predators. They have a variety of bright skin colors as a universal warning--"don't touch me, don't eat me, I'm poisonous!"
What is the poison dart frog special name for baby?
No special term for offspring but they start out as tadpoles, like other frogs.
How does the Bromeliad plant help the poison dart frog?
Large bromeliads in nature can hold rain water in them for long periods of time. Poison dart frogs are know to lay eggs in these little pools. Do not try this at home because the water inside the bromeliad will most likely go stagnant and cause the bromeliad to rot or poison the frog eggs
What are sleeping habits for a golden poison dart frog?
Poison dart frogs are diurnal, which means they generally sleep at night.
A poison dart Frogs life cycle is?
Poison dart frogs, also called poison-arrow frogs, raise their young in a very different way from most other frogs. Both the mother and father frog play roles in ensuring their offspring survive to adulthood. The poison dart frog is found within the rainforests of Central and South America, where the process of its life cycle unfolds within an environment perfectly suited for its unique needs.
Are poison dart frogs endangered?
Most species are at least somewhat threatened by habitat loss and pollution, but they are common in places where they still exist.
yes the poision dart frog is in fact endangered.
yes they are
What do Poison Arrow Frogs Eat?
they eat plants and insects.
Fire ants, which give them their poison, and other small insects.
How did the Poison Arrow Frog get its name?
The poison arrow or poison dart frogs (Phyllobates, Dendrobates, Epipedobates sp. amongst others) live in the Amazon. The frogs secrete substance that Native Americans use coat the tips of their arrows with. The substance is a very strong neurotoxin that kills anything that eats the frog. It also kills anything that the arrow hits. It was very useful because it meant that an arrow that hit, say, the leg or belly of an animal that the Native Americans wanted to kill would still be fatal. This gave a lot more margin for innacuracy as a head-or-heart shot was not essential if you wanted dinner.
