16 Beautiful but Deadly Frogs

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This beautiful species is part of the genus Phyllobates, and is the fourth most toxic member. Its poison causes excruciating pain, mild seizures, and sometimes even paralysis. Scientists are unsure how the golfodulcean acquires its toxicity; however, they are certain it comes from an outside source and is not self-manufactured.14 Found in Costa Rica, the golfodulcean is endangered due to habitat loss.15