Mood: incredulous
Topic: Articles
Poison frogs less toxic when habitat degraded
I'm sure many of you already know that a poison dart frog kept in captivity is no longer poisonous because it lacks the essentials in its diet. This study has taken that to the next level, and found that frogs living in a disturbed environment are less toxic than frogs in a pristine habitat. This is because the insects available are different, which leave the frogs more vulnerable than their relatives in the "better part of town".