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1 At Home in Amazonia Jack R.

2 AMAZONIA Amazonia is a name for the Amazon Rainforest of South America. It is home to about 800 species of mammals and 2,000 species of birds. The countries of Amazonia: Guyana Suriname French Guiana Venezuela Columbia Ecuador Peru Bolivia Brazil Source:

3 Poison Dart Frog One inch (2.5 centimeters) long Weigh less than an ounce (28 grams) One of Earth's most toxic, or poisonous, species. For example, the golden poison dart frog has enough poison to kill 20,000 mice. Source:

4 Cane Toad 4-6 inches Weight 2-9 pounds
Cane toads have poison that can kill animals that try eating them. Predators in the toad's original range—including caimans, certain snakes, eels, and fishes—find cane toads tasty. Some are immune to their venom; others avoid the most venomous parts and can tolerate the venom they do eat. Source:

5 Likes and Differences Amphibians Poisonous Live in Amazonia
How are they alike? The poison dart frog is a carnivore, meat eater The cane toad is an omnivore, meat and plants The cane toads group name is: knot ornest The poison dart frogs name is: army The poison dart frog releases toxin from its skin The came toad releases its toxin from its paritoided gland over shoulders The poison dart frog uses its color to ward of potential predators The cane toad blends in to its surroundings How are they different?


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