Poison dart frogs may be tiny, but they pack a powerful punch! These colorful amphibians live in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and are known for their bright, shiny skin in shades of blue, yellow, red, and green. Their vivid colors aren’t just for show—they’re a warning to predators that these frogs are toxic.
In the wild, poison dart frogs get their poison from the insects they eat. Indigenous people once used the frogs’ skin toxins to coat blow darts for hunting—hence the name. Despite their small size (most are under 2 inches long), these frogs are among the most toxic animals on Earth!
Fun Fact
Some poison dart frogs are so toxic that just touching them in the wild can be dangerous to predators. But in captivity—on a different diet—they lose their poison and become harmless!
