The Natural History and Taxonomy of the Blue Poison Frog, Dendrobates azureus...
Overview The spectacularly colored blue poison frog is now so well established in the pet trade that it seems hard to believe that the animal was not scientifically described until 1969 (by Dutch...
View ArticleThe Natural History and Care of the Blue Poison Frog, Dendrobates azureus...
To read the first part of this article, click here. General This and other poison frogs are among the most interesting amphibians of all to keep in the terrarium. They are colorful, active by day and...
View ArticleBehavioral Enrichment for Captive Poison (Dart) Frogs – Dendrobates,...
“Behavioral enrichment” – allowing captive animals a wider choice of behaviors in which to engage – is all the rage in zoos, especially for mammals. Reptiles and amphibians also benefit greatly when...
View ArticlePoison Frog Skin Toxins and Their Use in Hunting and Warfare
Central and South American frogs of the family Dendrobatidae secrete virulent skin toxins (histrionicotoxins, batrachotoxins and others) when disturbed. Many people believe that the toxins of many...
View ArticleFirst Completely Monogamous Amphibian Identified – the Mimic Poison Frog
Genetic research has revealed that a fairly well-studied frog has been hiding an astonishing secret – pairs form lifelong pair bonds and remain faithful to one another. Equally surprising is the fact...
View ArticleDart Poison Frog Care and Natural History – An Overview
Poison Frogs (also known as Dart or Arrow Poison Frogs) exhibit an amazing array of colors and patterns – some so spectacular as to appear unreal. What’s more, they are active by day, exhibit complex...
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