Poisonous frogs

The Arizona mountain kingsnake, which is non-venomous but similar to a venomous coral snake, enjoys a survival advantage by deterring potential predators that avoid colorful coral-type snakes. Photo: University of Arizona

The Big Evolutionary Bang of Threat, Camouflage and Courtship Colors in Animals

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Evolution, color signals, animals, courtship, warning, peacock, poisonous frogs, communication between animals, signals in plants, evolutionary biology
The poison dart frog. Source: H. Krisp, Wikimedia.

Poison dart frog inspired anti-icing coating

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A poisonous frog of the species Aparasphenodon brunoi and an explanation of the action of the poison. Photographer: Carlos Jared/Butantan Institute

Two species of poisonous frogs have been discovered that use their spines to deliver the poison to the animal that threatens them

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