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This tree frog is an amphibian, as are all frogs. It is found in many countries, such as Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Coasta Rica, Panama, Nigeria, Congo, Belize, Guatemala, Gabon, Singapore,Indonesia, and the Phillipines. These countries are found in South America, Africa, and Asia. The White's tree frog is a very bright green. It has shiny wax-like skin. This frog is very small. It doesn't grow past 2 inches. Its tongue is used for catching insects so that it can eat. The White's tree frog has little suction cup-like things on the bottom of its feet to help it climb trees. The little frog has a voice. It croaks to attract mates . White's tree frog feeds upon insects. Since it lives in the rain forest , a fairly constant temperature is maintained all year long. For that reason, the frog does not have to hibernate or migrate.
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The White's tree frog that we saw at the zoo did not move much. It sat on a branch and leaned against the tree. It did this for 5 minutes straight without moving. |
White's tree frog's main job, or niche, is to eat bugs, it is an insectivore. It keeps the insect population under control. This tiny frog lives in trees, mostly near the leaves of the trees, for camouflage, since it is a brilliant green.
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Lots of organisms' habitats have been changed. The White's tree frog is no exception. The rain forest, which is where many animals live, including the tree frog is being cut down. Since its home is being destroyed, it has no place to go, so it dies. This is greatly decreasing the frog's population. The destruction of the ozone has also played a major role in the depletion of these tiny animals, along with many others. Their skin is very sensitive to the UV radiation. Because the trees are dying, their homes are destroyed. |
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"Whites's Tree Frog." World Book Encyclopedia. 1995. "Frog." Encyclopedia Americana. 1993. Cochran, Doris. Living Amphibians of the World . Garden City: Doubleday & Company Inc. 1961. |