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[uncharismatic-fauna]

Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

When putting out Halloween decorations, why not consider the pumpkin toadlet! Although they're quite small, their bright orange coloring lets predators know that this candy-sized frog is actually quite toxic. And, as if that weren't flashy enough, scientists have recently found that this species has bright, glowing patterns under UV light!

(Image: A pumpkin toadlet (Brachycephalus ephippium) by Edelcio Muscat)

Check out the bonus video for some spooky glow-in-the-dark special effects:

(Video originally by Daniel Mietchen)