When temperatures start to drop and frost begins to form many animals begin to migrate to warmer climates. But what do tree frogs do? Do they migrate? Or do they just curl up and hope for the best?
There are more than 700 species of tree frogs and they are found on every continent except Antarctica. So clearly they have figured out how to adapt to a wide range of climates. But what happens to them when the temperature really starts to plummet?
Some tree frog species like the green tree frog (Litoria caerulea) are capable of surviving freezing temperatures. They do this by producing a type of glycerol that acts like antifreeze in their blood which prevents their cells from being damaged by the cold.
Other tree frogs like the red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) simply bury themselves in the leaves and mud at the bottom of ponds and streams. They can stay buried for months surviving on the stored energy in their bodies until the temperatures start to rise again.
So there are a few different ways that tree frogs manage to survive the winter. But one thing is for sure – they are definitely not fans of the cold!
Do tree frogs hibernate?
Many tree frogs do not hibernate but instead spend the winter months inactive hiding in trees or other places where they will not freeze.
Where do tree frogs go in winter?
Many tree frogs do not hibernate but instead spend the winter months inactive hiding in trees or other places where they will not freeze.
How do tree frogs survive the winter?
Many tree frogs do not hibernate but instead spend the winter months inactive hiding in trees or other places where they will not freeze.
When do tree frogs become active again?
Tree frogs usually become active again in the spring when temperatures start to rise.
What do tree frogs eat?
Tree frogs usually eat insects such as mosquitoes flies and moths.
What is the life span of a tree frog?
The average life span of a tree frog is about 5 to 10 years.
Are tree frogs poisonous?
Some tree frogs are poisonous while others are not.
The poison of a poisonous tree frog is usually found in its skin.
Do all tree frogs live in trees?
No not all tree frogs live in trees.
Some tree frogs live in the ground in bushes or in other places.
What is the biggest tree frog?
The biggest tree frog is the Goliath frog which can grow to be about 12 inches long.
What is the smallest tree frog?
The smallest tree frog is the red-eyed frog which is only about 1 inch long.
How do tree frogs reproduce?
Tree frogs reproduce by laying eggs in water.
The eggs hatch into tadpoles which then grow into adult frogs.
What is the difference between a tree frog and a regular frog?
Tree frogs have special adaptations that help them live in trees such as sticky pads on their feet.
Regular frogs do not have these adaptations.
Do tree frogs have parents?
Yes tree frogs have parents.
They are born from eggs that are laid by their mother.
How do tree frogs protect themselves from predators?
Tree frogs often have camouflage colors that help them blend in with their surroundings.
They also may have poison in their skin to deter predators.
What do tree frogs do during the day?
Tree frogs often spend the day hiding from predators and waiting for nightfall to come out and hunt for food.
