Yellow-banded Poison Dart Frogs

Yellow-banded Poison Dart Frogs Fun Facts

  • They are sometimes referred to as the bumblebee poison dart frog due to their yellow and black markings.
  • They have poison glands on the surface of their body with toxins produced by their diet in the wild.
  • Poison dart frogs are known as the jewels of the rainforest and come in just about every color combination. In fact, there are over 100 different species. Their bright colors and bold markings act as a warning to predators: “don’t eat me!”.
  • Yellow-banded poison dart frogs are found on the rainforest floor in Central America, preferring to live near small streams or pools.
  • Their name is a reference to the fact that people living in the rainforest use the frogs’ skin toxins on their blow darts for hunting.

 

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Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo Yellow-banded Poison Dart Frogs 

We have two yellow-banded poison dart frogs at the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo. They live in the Exhibit Hall near the Baby’s Meadow corner. They are often hiding and hard to spot, but if you’re patient, you may see them in the nooks and crannies of the forest wall. With a bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of their bright yellow bands contrasting with their black bodies. Enjoy your visit and happy frog spotting!

 

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