Did you know that this colorful frog was not discovered by scientists until 1968?

These little frogs are easily recognized by their blue color, which is generally darker on the limbs and belly and overlaid with black spots or patches, especially on the head and back.

As their name implies, poison dart frogs can release toxins from the skin that are distasteful and potentially lethal to would-be predators.

Read on to learn more about the blue poison dart frog!