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Sound on! Have you heard the call of the poison dart frog? Male yellow-banded poison dart frogs use loud calls to attract mates and warn off competitors for their territory. The bright colors may help , and at the same time, deter predators. | North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Happy World Frog Day! Enjoy this peak into the poison dart frogs lunch break. These brightly-colored frogs are found in a wide variety of colors and patterns, Their bright colors serve as a warning to predators that they’re toxic. The frog’s skin is covered with toxic alkaloid poisons that can paralyze or kill a predator. This poison is thought to come from its diet. As such, poison dart frogs in zoos lose their toxicity. Enjoy this TOADly cool holiday! This great video is brought you by Great A