Sunday, January 25, 2015

Where do Dart frogs get their poison?


  • Poison Dart frogs inhabit the rain forests of Central and South America.
  • The brilliant colors make them look like children's play toys.
  • These frogs are one of the most toxic animals on earth.Humans have learned how to use their poison.
  • The golden Dart frog for example grows only 2 inches long but contains venom that can kill about 10 human beings.
  • Scientists suspect that poison Dart frogs gain toxicity from alkaloids in the food they eat, including ants and mites.


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