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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: How Researchers Trained Lizards to Avoid Toxic Toads

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the toxic Australian cane frog. Includes video.
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PPT
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Poison Dart Frogs

For Students 3rd - 8th
National Geographic site engages users with colorful photos and extensive facts about Poison Dart Frogs.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Poison Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on poison frogs including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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Handout
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Poison Dart Frogs

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the poison dart frog and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Activity
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Poison Dart Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a poison dart frog, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Poison vs. Venom: What's the Difference?

For Students 9th - 10th
Rose Eveleth sheds light on the distinction between poison and venom- and why you shouldn't treat either one like you've seen in the movies. [3:56]
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Deadly Frogs of Manu

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Identify dangerous frogs from the Amazon, determine what makes the frogs dangerous to humans and create posters depicting the frogs.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobatidae)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the poison dart frog. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, the many species, human uses of their poison, habitat, population status, diet, predators, and reproduction.
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Handout
Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo: Poison Dart Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Zoo site features the Poison Dart Frog. Provides a brief description as well as additional information on its reproduction, life cycle, habitat and more. Users may also choose to click on the icon to view a short video on this...
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Activity
Yale University

Yale Peabody Museum: Poison Dart Frogs

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a description of poison dart frogs and listen to them online.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Poison Frog

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about poison frogs with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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Other

San Francisco Zoo: Poison Dart Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the poison dart frog, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
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Handout
Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Blue Poison Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to quick facts, the Brookfield Zoo provides the lowdown on the social and eating habits, appearance, habitat, and other characteristics of the blue poison frog.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Colorado River Toad

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Colorado River Toad. The largest native toad in the United States likes dry areas and deserts..
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Gold Poison Dart Frogs

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Gold Poison Dart Frog, poisonous amphibians from South America.