Batrachotoxin is the same poison found in dart frogs, and while it is to be avoided as much as possible, it isn't life-threatening to humans. Interestingly enough, the source of these birds' toxicity is thought to be their diet, with the Hooded Pitohui feasting on beetles from the genus...
But I’m also learning about what it takes to care for someone that can’t take care of themselves, and particularly from a distance, as is true with so many people. Like none of my siblings or I actually live where my mom lives. People retire in Florida and Arizona or whatever, ...