Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." Red-eyed tree frogs ...
Many scientists believe the red-eyed tree frog developed its vivid scarlet peepers to shock predators into at least briefly questioning their meal choice. These iconic rain-forest amphibians sleep by ...
MSN: Camouflage experts: The red eyed tree frogs that fool predators instantly
This video explores how red eyed tree frogs use extraordinary camouflage to survive in the rainforest. Viewers see how their vivid colors transform into effective disguise when they tuck in their ...
Mongabay: Picture of the day: Red-eyed tree frog relaxing on a branch
Red-eyed tree frog. Photo by Rhett Butler. In recognition of Amphibian Ark winning mongabay.com’s 2011 conservation award, our pictures of the day this week will focus on amphibians. The red-eyed tree ...
And they’re undoubtedly aggressive – the tree frog’s version of smack-talk. So far, the red-eyed tree frog is the first back-boned animal that’s been clearly shown to communicate by shaking the ...
This video shows a close-up view of a colorful red-eyed tree frog resting on a moss-covered branch in the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica. The frog has bright green skin, striking red eyes, 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 ...
Red-eyed tree frog. Photo by Rhett Butler (2011). The red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) is one of the most colorful and best-known tree frogs (it is often used in advertisements). The ...