Sunday, November 1, 2026

November 1, 2026

I am a Strawberry Poison Dart Frog
I use my tongue to catch lots of small prey
I'm beneficial to humans as insect control
And my color warns most predators away

Location: Hotel Ari Ambigua, Costa Rica

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Oophaga_pumilio/

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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