Poison dart frogs by danapommet
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Description
Poison dart frogs is the common name of a group of frogs in the family Dendrobatidae which are native to Central and South America. These species often have brightly-colored bodies. Although all wild dendrobatids are at least somewhat toxic, levels of toxicity vary considerably from one species to the next and from one population to another. Many species are critically endangered. These amphibians were often called "poison arrow dart frogs" due to the Amerindians indigenous use of their toxic secretions to poison the tips of blow darts. Most species of poison dart frogs are small, sometimes less than 0.59 inches (1.5 cm) in adult length.. They weigh about 2 grams. Most poison dart frogs are brightly colored, displaying aposematic patterns to warn potential predators. When born and raised in captivity, poison frogs do not produce the skin toxins which they retain in their native habitat. Zoo shot. Info from Wikipedia.
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Comments (33)
mgtcs
Such a cute photo Dana, incredible details and colors, amazing description, fabulous shot!
Isabelle711
Small and cute. :))))))) I have heard that they are poisonous due to the type of plants they eat. These are most excellent in capture and in details. :))))) Thank you for sharing all the beauty you see my friend. :)))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))
Sea_Dog
Nice shots, Dana. The SD Zoo has a couple of these guys - they are really beautiful - to look at.
Richardphotos
they are beautiful but deadly.something like playing with fire
clbsmiley
I have always been intrigued by these. For awhile we had a Fire Belly Toad. He was cool.
jocko500
I not going to eat these flog legs lol. cool shot
blondeblurr
I've a love and passion for frogs, would I ever kiss one? Noooooo, I don't think so - especially not this one, poisonous and all! But he is absolutely gorgeous in my books ... nice capture - so to speak! well he is not yours, is he ;) BB
durleybeachbum
What a looker, Dana!
whaleman
Interesting little creatures!
jayfar
You need to be a jump ahead of these little ones!!! Nice shot and info Dana.
Katraz
Poison or not he's a great looking little chap, I have some customers who keep these.
BIPOLARTWO
I have some friend's like this
rainbows
Wonderful captures, dear Dana. I would give them a very wide berth. Hugs for all day. Di. xx
fallen21
Famous frogs ^^, they're so beautifully colored and dangerous at the same time ^^. Wonderful captures.
adrie
Cool looking frog, great capture Dana.
Feliciti
cool little frog !! great capture and thanks for info about too !!
Texas3D
Nice frog, great capture :)
dakotabluemoon
Heard of them but never seen them so thanks for sharing with us fantastic capture.
eekdog
they look so cool but very dangerous..
mariogiannecchini
Very beautifuk captures and interesring info , Dana !
kbrog
Excellent captures! Just don't pick it up. ;)
emmecielle
Excellent shots, Dana! Interesting info! :)
flavia49
wonderful frog!
MrsRatbag
They're cute little guys, despite their poisonous nature; excellent shots!
sharky_
Interesting little guys. Aloha
jendellas
He's got his pj's on, lovely colour even though poisonous!!!
sandra46
GREAT CAPTURE VERY INTERESTING FROGS
angora
WOW! have some of those 'living' in my runtime, but it's the 1st time I see them alive! great shots!!!
dochtersions
So interesting to see this kind of frog. Great shots, Dana.
psyoshida
I love him! He's so cute and colorful. I guess it's lucky they are so colorful to warn us. Wonderful shot.