7 Nov - (2) The Frog Licker p. 130

Where is Madagascar?

How do Mantella poison frogs become poisonous?

• They are born poisonous

• They eat certain insects

• They live in toxic environments

• They produce toxins naturally

Which species of poison frog does Valerie C. Clark study?

• Mantella betsileo

• Mantella poison frog

• Madagascar poison frog

• Colourful poison frog

How does the team record the location of the poison frogs?

• By taking photographs

• By using GPS

• By marking trees

• By drawing maps

How do they collect insects to find out what the frogs eat?

• By catching them with nets

• By using traps

• By drying out soil in mesh bags

• By observing their feeding habits

How do they trap insects using mesh bags?

• By attracting them with food

• By spraying insect repellent

• By creating a vacuum

• By drying out the soil

How do they determine if a frog is poisonous?

• By measuring its size

• By observing its behavior

• By wiping its skin

• By listening to its call

Why are Mantella frogs brightly coloured?

• To attract mates

• To camouflage with their surroundings

• To warn other animals that they're toxic

• To scare away predators

What can the toxins in these frogs be used for?

• Making new medicines

• Creating new frog species

• Protecting the rainforest

• Studying their behavior

Why is the size and health of the rainforest important for the frogs?

• To provide a suitable habitat

• To attract more tourists

• To increase the frog population

• To control insect populations