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How poison frogs built a chemical weapons system one evolutionary step at a time

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How poison frogs built a chemical weapons system one evolutionary step at a time
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Poison frogs are small and brightly colored amphibians that originate from Central and South America. As suggested by their name, these frogs can release highly toxic chemicals from their skin, which deter and neutralize predators.

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