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The young adult brothers, played by Oliver Hibbs Wyman (Toad) and Blaine Kern III, struggle to adjust after a lifetime in captivity.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Dart frogs in captivity aren't generally toxic because they aren't fed the same diet as frogs in the wild, the researchers found.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Dart frogs in captivity do not produce this toxin, and it is not found naturally in Russia.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
Raised in captivity, Kanzi had an amazing ability to communicate with humans using symbols and a broad understanding of the English language.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Dart frogs in captivity aren't generally toxic because they aren't fed the same diet as frogs in the wild, the researchers found.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Dart frogs in captivity do not produce this toxin, and it is not found naturally in Russia.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
Raised in captivity, Kanzi had an amazing ability to communicate with humans using symbols and a broad understanding of the English language.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
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“In captivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20captivity. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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