The Chibcha people of the Central Colombian Andeans built their civilization in the high valleys of Bolivia and Colombia. Their culture, in terms of achievements, stood equal with the Aztec, Inca, and Maya. The Chibcha coronation ceremony on Lake Siecha was performed with enough splendor to create the legend of El Dorado.
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Oophaga histrionica - The harlequin poison arrow frog is a small animal measuring 2.5 to 3.8 centimeters in length. It is primarily found along the leaf litter of the tropical rainforests of Western Ecuador and Southern Colombia. The colors tones vary slightly, with each valley having its own specific design, but the colors yellow, orange, red, white, and blue are seen most often. These colors, usually bright, are used as a signal to ward off any potential predators. The skin glands of the poison arrow frog produces a highly toxic substance.
