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Treefrog

TYPE:   AMPHIBIAN

RANGE:
Most of U.S.,
southeastern Canada,
parts of Mexico
FOOD:
Insects and bugs
PREDATORS:
Birds, small mammals,
snakes
HABITAT:
Trees, moist woodlands,
shrubs

 


Photo: Joyce Gross

DESCRIPTION
  • Treefrogs are small frogs with sticky toes. These allow them to cling to the sides of trees and bushes.
  • Treefrogs are known for their musical call which fills the night woods especially in early spring. There are many kinds of treefrogs. One of the best known is the spring peeper.
  • The barking treefrog, like some other kinds, is able to change its color.
 

LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION 

http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/narcam/idguide/speeper.htm

http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/narcam/idguide/hgratios.htm

http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/narcam/idguide/hsquirel.htm

http://www.exploratorium.edu/frogs/mainstory/index.html

 

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