Poison Dart Frog

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Bright means dangerous. Poison dart frogs wear flashy colors like neon yellow, electric blue, and scarlet red to warn predators to stay away. The brighter the frog, the more toxic it usually is.

Poison from food. These frogs get their deadly toxins not from inside their bodies, but from the ants, mites, and termites they eat. It's like they're collecting poison as part of their lunch.

Active in daylight. Unlike many frogs that hide at night, poison dart frogs are out and about during the day showing off their bright colors to everything around them.

Color tells a story. Some poison dart frogs are so brightly colored and toxic that even other animals remember them and avoid them forever. But frogs that eat lots of different foods can hide with dull colors and aren't toxic at all.

Rainforest danger. These amazing frogs are losing their homes as forests get cleared for cities and farms, putting many species at risk of disappearing forever.