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Freaky Facts and Features of Creepy Crawly Creatures of the Rainforest |
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Arrow Poison Frogs |
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Description Arrow poison frogs are the most poisonous animals on earth. They carry deadly poison in their skin. The South American Choco Indians use this poison on the tips of their hunting arrows. A tiny scratch from a poisoned arrow can kill a large animal such as a jaguar. |
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Interesting facts Animals killed by the arrows are safe to eat because the poison is destroyed when it is swallowed. |
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Young These small frogs carry their tadpoles piggy-back style into the branches and place them secretly into a bromelaiad, where they grow. |
Poisonous frogs advertise their distatefulness with bright colors. An arrow frog's call can attract a female, but warn off a rival male. |
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