ARROW-POISON FROGS
Many types of arrow-poison are found in different parts of Central and South America. Arrow-poison frogs eat insects or other small invertebrates.
The male carries the fertilized eggs on his back. They are attached to his skin. Scientists don't know how the eggs are attached. After the eggs hatch, the tadpoles stay on the father's back. As many as twenty tadpoles can be seen on one male arrow-poison frog.
The enemies of arrow-poison frogs are snakes, birds, and some mammals. However, they are poisonous.
The Indians of South America use poisoned-tipped arrows that they make from the frog's poison. One arrow-poison frog can make enough poison to make 50 arrows.