On this week’s episode, Alex is talking about a tiny animal that is feared by many. Their bright colors may be inviting, but they’re actually a warning to stay away. They’ve even been weaponized by humans. So, let’s go down to the forest floor of tropical rainforests to talk about small amphibians with a deadly touch: poison dart frogs.
“Poison dart frogs have this name for a reason. They’re one of the most toxic animals on earth.”
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- How Bright Colors Help These Poison Tree Frogs Hide From Predators
- What’s So Special About Frog Tongues?
- Poison Dart Frogs: Evolutionary History
- Poison Dart Frogs
- BBC Earth
- Poison Dart Frog: Dendrobates
- Poison Frogs
- Poison Dart Frogs: Ecological Niche
- Frog Eyes
- How Do Female Frogs Choose Which Males To Mate?
- Harmless Frogs Gain Protection By Mimicking Toxic Species
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