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Who is the most venemous frog?

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A single "golden poison frog" harbours enough poison to kill 10 grown men, making these frogs perhaps the most poisonous animals alive. They are one of many species of toxic frogs, which are known as poison dart frogs. They are all small: the largest are no more than 6cm long, and some are just 1.5 cm. read more

The third most venomous frog in the world is found in Northern Columbia, which is also known as Phyllobates Aurotaenia that has a lifespan of 8 to 15 years. It weighs 3 grams and it grows up to 1.3 inches long. It is endemic today because of pollution, habitat loss, and chytridiomycosis. read more

When the frogs’ secretions were analysed, the researchers found hyaluronidase, a protein usually found in venomous snakes. The protein is non-toxic, but aids in the spread of toxins. The presence of hyaluronidase was a clue to the researchers that these species could actually be venomous. read more

The golden poison frog is not venomous, but poisonous: venomous animals have a delivery method for the toxin, such as fangs or spines, while poisonous animals and plants do not have a delivery method and rely on transference of the toxin, typically by, but not limited to, ingestion. read more

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