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Painted poison frogs tap their toes most when standing on leaves in their natural habitat.
Sarah Westrick
Poison frogs have a strange habit of snapping their toes, and scientists have finally discovered why – to create vibrations that startle unsuspecting prey.
Colorful and highly poisonous poison dart frogs live in warm, moist habitats, such as rainforests and swamps, in Central and South America.
A common behavior of these animals is toe tapping. Previous studies have suggested that It may be associated with feeding on yellow-striped poison frogs. (Dendrobates truncata).
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