First known venomous frogs stab with toxin-dripping lip spikes
Brazilian amphibians carry venoms more deadly than those of pit vipers

WORST HEAD-BUTT When this yellow-skinned frog curls back its plump upper lip, bony spikes underneath stab toxins into foes.
Carlos Jared/Butantan Institute
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