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How red-eyed tree frogs use illusion to outsmart predators

Red-eyed tree frogs rely on a unique blend of color and stillness to disappear into rainforest foliage. When resting, their bright markings fold away, creating a perfect leaf-like disguise. Predators ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Red-Eyed Treefrog Eggs Hatch a Plan to Escape Warming Temperatures

A new study from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) shows that red-eyed treefrog embryos hatch early when exposed to high ammonia levels — an environmental cue that it’s too hot and ...
Miami Herald

Leaping creature — with orange thighs — found in Vietnam forest. It’s a new species

In the forests of northwestern Vietnam, a small, sticky creature hops from leaf to leaf. Nguyen TT, et. al ZooKeys CORRECTION: This story’s headline has been updated to reflect that the frog was found ...
KQED

A South Bay Mystery: What Happened to All the Tree Frogs?

Springtime in the Bay Area brings with it lush green landscapes, vibrant wildflowers and buds breaking open on trees. And in some places, the soundtrack to all that visual beauty is the chorusing of ...
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My new pets: red eye tree frogs in action!

In this video, I build a cage for my new Red Eye Tree Frogs. Enjoy the process and details of the construction! #RedEyeTreeFrogs #CageBuild ...