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Oophaga pumilio
This Poison Dart Frog variety is only found (endemic) in a small Island called Bastimentos, in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Poison Dart frogs have these kind of bright colors for warning predators they are poisonous. The venom on these frogs is derived of the frog's diet, consisting mostly on ants; the frogs process the ant's chemicals into venomous sustances for protecting against predators. Indians from Central to South America learned to use the poison in the arrow heads for hunting.
Spotted on Feb 5, 2014
Submitted on Feb 5, 2014
35 Comments (1–25)
Awesome frog😃
Interesting series!
Belated Congrats Juan!
Thanks Antonio and Danula
Congrats again on the SOTD JUan
like a boss.....
Thanks Daniela and Ingrid
Super selection of poses!
Hermosa serie. ¡Felicitaciones!
Thanks Dilan
Wow!!Great series!Congrats Juan!!
Thanks Nuwan, Rieko and Pradeep
Congratulations...
Congratulations!
Congratulations Juan!
Thanks guys!
Congratulations Juan for the SOTD honors! Great spot!
Love picture 4. Gorgeous spotting way to go Juan :) Sick description.
A special frog on one island only. Congratulations Juan and thank you.
Congrats Juan, beautiful SOTD!
wow congrats on a great spotting. I'd love to see one of these. Are they the same size as the Blue Jeans species?
Congratulations Juan on your SOTD
Congratulations Juan. Awesome series
Thanks Karen and Ashley
Congrats Juan!