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    Phyllobates terribilis from Tesoros de Colombia - FrogForum Exclusive look! 

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    Published on December 14th, 2013 09:15 PM
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    Thanks to Indoor Ecosystems, we have an exclusive first look at the the first legal imports of Phyllobates terribilis (Golden Poison Frogs) from Colombia to the USA. Here's a photo but please follow the link to read more. ...
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    Care & Breeding of the Golden Poison Frog, Phyllobates terribilis 

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    Published on August 5th, 2013 01:35 AM     Number of Views: 161109 
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    The Golden Poison Frog of Colombia is probably the largest and certainly the most controversial dart frog in the world. Join us as we learn about this stunning amphibian and describe everything there is to know about its care and breeding in captivity.

    Article, Photos and Videos by John Clare





    Background

    The Golden Poison Frog, scientific name Phyllobates terribilis, was first described to science in 1978 by Charles W. Myers, John W. Daly and Borys Malkin. While the species was new to science, the native Emberá Indians of the Cauca region of Colombia had made use of the frog’s powerful toxins for centuries.


    Dr. Daly in particular was famous for studying the chemical compounds produced by organisms like frogs, known as natural products, for possible medicinal applications. To put this in context, most anti-cancer drugs used today are toxins whose dosage is tuned for maximum anti-cancer effect but minimal toxicity to the human body. Much of the inspiration for today’s top pharmaceutical drugs comes from chemical compounds discovered in nature. Every day, teams of chemists and biologists travel to remote parts of the world in search of plants and animals that may produce valuable chemical compounds new to science. These compounds could lead to potent non-addictive painkillers, more effective anti-cancer drugs, and possible cures for other terminal illnesses that claim so many ...
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    Thank you to everyone who has sponsored or donated FrogForum.net. Here are the banners of our current sponsors. Used to be on this list? We usually give several months' grace after you stop paying but if you leave it too long your banner will be removed. ...
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    Frog Forum announces FrogTV 

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    Published on August 4th, 2011 03:49 AM  Number of Views: 119582 

    Today we announce FrogTV. More than web cams, it's 24 hour, day and night viewing of frog terrariums. Channel 1 launched today and Channel 2 will launch by this weekend. Enjoy! ...
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    FrogTV? 

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    Published on August 4th, 2011 03:28 AM     Number of Views: 197982 
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    Watch frogs live on the internet with FrogTV.

    Currently (December 2013), there is one channel running. What you are seeing is a live snap shot of what's going on in the terrarium. The image updates every 13 seconds.

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