The Poison Dart Frog is a vibrant and small amphibian found primarily in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Known for their striking colors, these frogs can be blue, yellow, red, or green, which serve as a warning to predators about their toxicity. Their skin contains potent alkaloids that can be harmful or even lethal if ingested.
These frogs are not born toxic; they acquire their poison from their diet, which includes ants and other small invertebrates. The indigenous people of the region have historically used the frog's toxins to poison the tips of their blow darts for hunting, hence the name Poison Dart Frog.