In the steaming rainforests of South America, one tiny frog really stands out. Its bright yellow skin almost glows, like a small patch of sunshine sitting on a leaf. It looks harmless, but behind that cheerful color hides a deadly secret. So just how poisonous is the golden dart frog? The golden dart frog is … Read more
All living things on the surface of the planet are exposed to ultraviolet light to some extent. Diffused and reflected UVB will penetrate into deep shade, so even creatures on the floor of thick rainforests may be exposed to small amounts of UVB. Exposure to UVB allows poison dart frogs to synthesize vitamin D in … Read more
Many frogs being their lives as aquatic tadpoles. Even after they transform into adults, they love to hang around ponds and other water bodies where they can swim, hydrate, and keep their skins moist. Poison dart frogs are a type of frog, so you may be wondering if they too can swim. Generally, poison dart … Read more
Poison dart frogs are capable of living longer lives than most people think. In the wild, the lifespan of poison dart frogs depends on their diet and the environment they live in. For captive poison dart frogs, their lifespan is mainly dependent on Depending on the species, poison dart frogs can live anywhere from 3 … Read more