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Poison frogs living in human care aren’t poisonous, thanks to a “detox” diet of mild insects, like crickets and fruit flies. Can adding alkaloids to a frog’s diet help it regain its toxins and get its “spice” back?
Jennifer Zoon
May 18, 2023
How Keepers at Smithsonian's National Zoo Help Giant Pandas Feel at Home
Ten Fascinating Facts About the Arapaima, the Largest Freshwater Fish in South America
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