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Poison arrow frogs are in the class of amphibians. This frog can be found in the rain forests, but only in Central and South America. They are extremely small. Most are 1/2 inch in length. They also have brilliant and various colors. For example, they can be green or blue with black patches. They also have flash colors, which are exposed when the animal jumps. These colors warn other animals that the frog is not fit to eat. These animals also have a nail like plate on each toe. The poison arrow frog does not migrate or hibernate. The frog probably has one of the most unique mating styles. Before the two frogs mate they jump around or on each other and play. Another unique thing about their mating style is that after the eggs are hatched, the father takes care of the babies until the babies are old enough to be independent.The poison arrow frog has special skin, it secrets poisons which can kill other animals. |
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We watched the frog for five minutes. The first minute the frog did nothing. But then one of the workers sprayed water on it and it started moving a lot. Inside its home there were rocks and leaves. While we were there, two of them looked like they were mating. |
The poison arrow frog lives in the rain forests. It likes to stay on the floor of the rain forests and in moist and shady places. Its role in its environment is that it can't be eaten by many other animals, but it eats almost any insect around it. |
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One of the poison arrow frog's adaptations to the rain forest is that it is very small. This feature probably helps it not to be eaten. It also has special colors that help it camouflage itself in the rain forests. Last of all, it has its skin which secretes poisons. This helps it survive because not too many animals eat it. |
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Probably the biggest environmental change for the poison arrow frog is that rain forests are being cut down, which means there is no home for the frog. Another environmental change for the poison arrow frog is the decreasing of the ozone. This is very important to them because they have extremely sensitive skin and the ultra violet rays are damaging their skin. |
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Cochran, Doris. Living Amphibians of the World. New York: Doubleday Company Inc. 1961 Burton, Maurice Dr., The International Wildlife Encyclopedia. New York: Cavendish Corp. 1969 |
