A strawberry poison dart frog in Costa Rica. (Michelle Thompson, Chicago Field Museum) Strawberry poison frogs, also known as “blue jeans frogs,” are smaller than a quarter, with bright red bodies and ...

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.

Named for its heavenly beauty, its dazzling skin warns predators to stay away from lethal chemical defences hidden. Dense, moist rainforests of Central and South America provide shelter, humidity, and ...

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 ...

Peruvian researchers have identified a new poison dart frog in the Amazon rainforest, adding to the region’s rich array of wildlife. The tiny creature, called Ranitomeya hwata, stands out with its ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new rarely-found amphibian has been discovered in the western Amazon dazzles with its mesmerising bright-blue body and unusual copper highlights on its limbs that makes it even more appealing and ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Twelve pairs of poison dart frogs were recently translocated in Panama in a bid to strengthen the species’ chances of survival and provide answers ...

An Indigenous community in southwest Colombia established a protected reserve in the face of illegal logging, mining and coca cultivation being carried out by criminal groups. The Eperãra Siapidaarã ...