Biology
Mimicry and Warning Coloration in Poison Dart Frogs
Quick fact
Some non-poisonous frog species have evolved to mimic the bright colors of toxic poison dart frogs, gaining protection from predators without bearing any toxin—a strategy known as Batesian mimicry.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a tiny, jewel-bright frog that hops through the rainforest without fear—why are such vivid colors a powerful survival tool, and why do some harmless frogs imitate them?