Vibrant but toxic, poison arrow frogs range from less than 1 inch to 2.5 inches in body length. Poison arrow frogs live in the rainforests of Central and South America and on a few Hawaiian Islands.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Poison dart frogs are hard to miss. They’re bright, agile, and as ...

Poisonous frogs produce and store alkaloid poisons or toxins in their skin, which makes them harmful to touch. They are commonly called poison arrow frogs or poison dart frogs. This is because Native ...

In the forests of western Brazil, along the banks of a Juruá River tributary, researchers came upon more than a dozen tiny creatures, smaller than a nickel, flaunting bright colors that warned: “stay ...

Researchers have identified a new species of poison-dart frog, Ranitomeya hwata, in the remote bamboo-forest of Alto Purus National Park located in eastern Peru. This newly discovered amphibian is the ...

What is the dyeing poison frog? One of the most recognizable frogs in the world, the dyeing poison frog is a species of poison frog. It’s known for its vibrantly colored skin—yellow on its back and ...