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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 ...
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Would you touch this frog?

The red-eyed tree frog is harmless, but its colors make it look dangerous. Found in the rainforests of Costa Rica.
The Tico Times

Spotting the Red-Eyed Tree Frog on a Night Walk in Costa Rica

The red-eyed tree frog has become one of Costa Rica’s most iconic creatures, admired for its vibrant colors and widespread presence across the country. This frog, known for its striking red eyes, ...

First, the frogs died. Then people got sick

New research uncovers a surprising link between nature and human health.
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 ...
Smithsonian Magazine

When the Heat Is on, Red-Eyed Treefrogs Hatch Early

Five-day-old red-eyed treefrog embryos are tightly curled inside dehydrated eggs packed closely together. It’s dry enough to make them begin to hatch early amid heating. Karen M. Warkentin As the frog ...
The New York Times

How a See-Through Frog Hides Its Red Blood From Predators

The glass frog’s unusual adaptation to bolster its camouflage could offer clues for preventing deadly blood clots in people. By Veronique Greenwood At first glance, you might miss the glass frog of ...