tree frog
noun
: any of numerous small anuran amphibians (especially family Hylidae) that often live in trees and typically have adhesive disks on the toes
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Not all tree frogs are masters of this skill, though.
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Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
The mating calls of male Panama cross-banded tree frogs are synchronized to confuse bats and midges.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Exploring the grounds doubles as a nature walk, with sloths and monkeys making mid-day appearances and red-eyed tree frogs appearing at night.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Sep. 2024
Citizen scientists helped uncover the species, which though similar to another laughing tree frog, has a longer laugh and less distinct black and yellowish patterning.
—Julie Depenbrock, NPR, 13 Sep. 2024
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Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
The mating calls of male Panama cross-banded tree frogs are synchronized to confuse bats and midges.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Exploring the grounds doubles as a nature walk, with sloths and monkeys making mid-day appearances and red-eyed tree frogs appearing at night.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Sep. 2024
Citizen scientists helped uncover the species, which though similar to another laughing tree frog, has a longer laugh and less distinct black and yellowish patterning.
—Julie Depenbrock, NPR, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Tree frog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tree%20frog. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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