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The red-eyed tree frog’s secret defense - why predators hesitate at the last second

Red-eyed tree frogs are famous for their bright colors, but their real power is camouflage and deception. In rainforests filled with predators, these frogs use body position, color patterns, and ...
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, ...
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

Red-Eyed Treefrog Eggs Hatch a Plan to Escape Warming Temperatures

A new study from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) shows that red-eyed treefrog embryos hatch early when exposed to high ammonia levels — an environmental cue that it’s too hot and ...
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 ...