F or Sale: red eye tree frog,” reads one ad on faunaclassifieds.com, a long-standing exotic pet trade website in the United ...
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The red-eyed tree frog’s secret defense - why predators hesitate at the last second
Red-eyed tree frogs are famous for their bright colors, but their real power is camouflage and deception. In rainforests filled with predators, these frogs use body position, color patterns, and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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