Welcome to Mill Mountain Zoo
Roanoke, Virginia
I'M THE GREEN AND BLACK POISON DART FROG!
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Scientific Name: Dendrobates auratus
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Diet:
Insectivores. Mainly eat ants and termites.
Fun Fact:
The Poison Dart frog is aptly named after the poison glands found just beneath the skin. It's thought that they get their poison from the ants, termites, and beetles that they eat.
Compare me to...
The Northern Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) are small frogs found in woodlands with temporary or permenant wetlands throughout Virginia. Like the dart frog, they feed mainly on small insects like ants and beetles, but are not poisonous.
STATUS: LEAST CONCERN
How can I help?
-Although this species is not currently listed as threatened or endangered, continued destruction of tropical rainforests is an ever growing threat to this and other species.
-Buy rainforest certified products whenever possible.
-Speak up, get involved. Support organizations like the IUCN which give voice to public concern over habitat and biodiversity loss and engage in science-based conservation.
FAQ's:
1. Are they really poisonous?
When under human care, these frogs are no longer poisonous because none of the foods which make them toxic are available to them.
Where am I found?
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Near small pools and streams on the rainforest floor of Central and South America.
