Why Are Dart Frogs Poisonous? Episode 37

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

When God created dart frogs, He splashed the jungle in color! Discover these amazing...and deadly...creatures.

Here’s our trail map for today:

• What Is a Poison Dart Frog?
• Why Are Dart Frogs Poisonous?
• Are Poison Frogs Used to Make Darts?
• How Do Dart Frogs Get Their Poison?
• How Can We Guard Our Hearts and Minds Against Harmful Things?

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Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Brothers and sisters, think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.” Philippians 4:8 (NCV)

“Keep me from looking at worthless things. Let me live by your word.” Psalm 119:37 (NCV)

“I will not look at anything wicked…” Psalm 101:3 (NCV)

“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Amphibian: Group of cold-blooded animals that include frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. Most live on land and in the water and go through metamorphosis.

Cutaneous Respiration: “Skin breathing.” This is when oxygen is absorbed (taken in) through the skin instead of through lungs or gills.

Metamorphosis: When a creature goes through a big transformation or change from its baby form to its adult form.

Cold-blooded: Body temperature changes according to the environment. Cannot make their own body heat.

Theory: A theory is an explanation for why things happen or act a certain way. A theory is much more than a guess. It is based on observation, or what we see, and experimentation.

Batrachotoxin: “Frog poison.” Toxin that causes muscle contractions and stops the lungs and heart from working. Found in frogs and some birds.

Immune: Resistant to harm. Cannot be hurt by something.

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