Studying neotropical poison dart frogs, biologists at the University of Texas at Austin uncovered a new way that the frog species can evolve to look similar, and it hinges on the way predators learn ...

Poison dart frogs are well known for their deadly toxins and bright colors, which have made them a classic example of warning coloration. Poison dart frogs are well known for their deadly toxins and ...

The colorful markings of poison dart frogs vary depending on where the frogs live. Now, a new study using thousands of fake-frog decoys finds that these markings evolved hyper-locally, explaining why ...

Dart frogs, from the rainforests of Central and South America, make their powerful poison by eating toxic bugs. Their bold colors warn predators: “Do not eat me or you will regret it.” Orange, yellow, ...

The “metallic poison frog” Ranitomeya aquamarina (left) and the “heavenly” Ranitomeya aquamarina (right) are the first newly discovered species in their genus in 13 years. That long trek for humans is ...

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 ...

Blue poison dart frog (Dendrobates azureus). The blue poison dart frog is a colorful frog found in the rainforests of Suriname, a country located in the northeastern part of South America. The blue ...

In nature, bright colours usually come with a message: stay away. For many frog species, their striking colours aren’t just for show– they’re a survival tool. These bold hues warn predators that they ...

Poison dart frogs are well known for their deadly toxins and bright colours, which have made them a classic example of warning coloration. The Dyeing Dart Frog, for example, is highly toxic and warns ...