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Red-Eyed Tree Frogs Are Masters of Camouflage

Red-eyed tree frogs are famous for their striking appearance, but their real talent lies in staying hidden. In this episode, we explore how these vibrant amphibians use clever camouflage and sudden ...
Coyote Peterson on MSN

Comparing a red eye to a gliding tree frog!

Coyote catches both a Red Eye and Gliding Tree Frog! Seizing the opportunity to compare these two often misidentified ...
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 ...
New Scientist

Red-eyed tree frogs prefer mates whose croak vibrations they can feel

Female red-eyed tree frogs are more than twice as likely to select a mate if they can feel the vibrations of their call instead of only hearing it. These small, bright-green frogs (Agalychnis ...