
Amphibian
Poison Dart Frog
Tiny, brilliantly colored, and among the most toxic animals alive
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Tuesday, 28 July 2026Poisonous animals carry toxins on their skin or tissues — you absorb poison by contact or ingestion. Contrast with venomous animals that inject toxin through bites or stings.
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