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The Golden Poison Dart Frog is a small, brightly colored frog native to the rainforests of Colombia. As a member of the Poison Dart Frog family, it is one of the most toxic animals on Earth, with enough poison to kill 10 grown men. The golden poison dart frog's skin contains a highly concentrated form of batrachotoxin, which it uses for self-defense against predators. This species is typically found near rivers and streams, where they lay their eggs. Tadpoles hatch and live in the water until they metamorphose into adult frogs. Adults are territorial and will aggressively defend their small territory from other individuals. They feed primarily on insects and other small arthropods. The Golden Poison Dart Frog is an endangered species due to habitat loss and fragmentation, as well as collection for the pet trade.