2017 - Madagascar 100 Ariary - Gem UNC

The tiny Madagascan Poison Frogs are among the most brightly colored and spectacular of all frogs. Most can be found in a variety of color combinations—inky black with brilliant splotches of orange, bronze, yellow, blue, or emerald green. These bright, eye-catching colors serve as a warning to predators that the little frogs are poisonous. All Madagascan Poison Frogs have toxic skin secretions, some more so than others, but they all have the bold, beautiful colors that seem to shout, “I’m toxic.” ?

Fun fact?:

This is known as protective mimicry, a very clever adaptation. By having the bright colors of the more toxic species, the frogs are avoided by predators. But the most glorious coloring in the world won’t protect a mantella if it can’t be seen, and that is why all Madagascan Poison Frogs are diurnal, while most other frogs are nocturnal. ?