Epibatidine, Dart Frog Toxins, and the Biggest Misconception: Are Dart Frogs Poisonous in Captivity?
You’ve probably seen headlines recently claiming a “dart frog toxin” called epibatidine was used as a poison. That kind of story spreads fast — and it often creates the wrong impression that pet dart frogs are dangerous. They aren’t. In this article I’ll break down what epibatidine is, which frog species it’s linked to, how […]
Good Luck, Dua Leaper 🐸🎤 The Frog Named Like a Pop Star… That’s Actually Doing Something Useful
This is NOT Dua Lipa…
🐸 Meet Dua Leaper — a real frog with a pop-star name and a genuinely wild comeback story.
Wiped out locally by a deadly fungal disease.
Brought back with frog spas, frog saunas, and some seriously clever science.
Funny name? Yes.
Serious conservation win? Absolutely.
This is exactly why frogs need the right temperature, habitat, and protection — whether they’re in the wild or a carefully built vivarium.
Sometimes it takes a bad pun to get people to care… and honestly, we’ll take that win 🐸💚
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Why Frogs Are Disappearing Worldwide – And Why This Crisis Is Accelerating
If you’ve been in the frog world for any length of time, you’ve probably felt it: the conversation has shifted. It’s no longer just “some species are struggling”. It’s “why are frogs disappearing everywhere?” Right now we’re watching what some science writers have bluntly described as a global “hecatomb” of frogs and toads — a […]
A New Poison Dart Frog Species Discovered — From a Single Specimen Collected Over 60 Years Ago
In a time when frog extinctions dominate the headlines, it’s easy to assume that discovery has slowed to a crawl. But in early 2026, scientists announced something remarkable: a new species of poison dart frog, formally described from a single specimen collected more than sixty years ago. The discovery, reported by Smithsonian Magazine, highlights both […]
Why Private Land Is Becoming the Last Refuge for Rare Frogs — And What Keepers Can Do About It
In the face of habitat loss, disease, and population declines, one of the most surprising developments in amphibian conservation is this: many rare frogs are now being found not in national parks, but on private land. Whether it’s a misty garden pond, a shaded woodland patch, or a quiet farm dam, small pockets of habitat […]
Deadly Frog Fungus: How a Single Pathogen Is Reshaping Amphibian Life on Earth
If there is one phrase that keeps appearing in almost every serious discussion about amphibian decline, it’s this: chytrid fungus. Often shortened to “Bd”, this microscopic pathogen has been described by scientists as the most destructive wildlife disease ever recorded. Entire frog populations have vanished in a matter of years — sometimes before researchers even […]
Why Frogs Are Disappearing Worldwide – And Why This Crisis Is Accelerating
If you’ve been in the frog world for any length of time, you’ve probably felt it: the conversation has shifted. It’s no longer just “some species are struggling”. It’s “why are frogs disappearing everywhere?” Right now we’re watching what some science writers have bluntly described as a global “hecatomb” of frogs and toads — a […]