Poison dart frogs are a group of small, brightly colored frogs found in Central and South America. Here are ten interesting facts about poison dart frogs:
Poison dart frogs are so named because certain indigenous people in Central and South America have used their secretions to poison the tips of blowgun darts for hunting.
Poison dart frogs are small, usually only growing to be about 5 to 8 centimeters (2 to 3 inches) long.
Poison dart frogs are brightly colored, with colors ranging from bright yellow and green to blue and black. This bright coloring is thought to be a form of aposematism, warning predators that they are toxic.
Poison dart frogs are found in Central and South America, with most species being found in Panama, Costa Rica, and Colombia.
Poison dart frogs are carnivorous and feed on small insects, such as ants, flies, and beetles.
Poison dart frogs are highly toxic, with some species secreting enough toxin to kill 10 adult humans. However, their toxicity varies greatly among species and indi
viduals, and some species are not toxic at all.
Poison dart frogs are a type of poison frog, also known as "dendrobatids." There are over 170 known species of poison frogs.
Poison dart frogs are popular pets, but it is illegal to collect them from the wild in many countries.
Poison dart frogs are considered to be a vulnerable species, with several species listed as endangered due to habitat destruction, pollution, and collection for the pet trade.
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