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Poison Jewel

Dendrobates Tinctorius 'azureas' photographed on his favorite bromeliad. These frogs have evolved alongside bromeliads and have a symbiotic relationship with them. They use these plants for rearing their tadpoles, hunting and hiding. In return they fertilize them with their droppings. Nature is amazing!

NIKON Z 7
105mm · f/18.0 · 1/200s · ISO 250
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John, I presume you frog your bromeliad. Which came first? or in your description sounds like it’s a package deal :-). Great model but I’m kind of partial to these colorful critters. Nice pose and lighting, wonderful color and detail.