Red-eyed treefrogs are colorful climbers. Their bright colors confuse predators.
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Treefrogs have long legs. They are great at jumping. They leap from tree to tree.
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Treefrog tadpoles, or babies, have long tails and no legs. They live in water. They grow up to live on land.
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What does a treefrog look like?
Treefrogs are small amphibians. There are more than 800 kinds of treefrogs.
Treefrogs come in different sizes and colors. Some are 5 inches (13 cm) long. Others are less than 1 inch (3 cm) long.
Treefrogs have round pads on their feet. These act like suction cups. They help treefrogs stick to tree branches and leaves.
Treefrogs come in different sizes and colors. Some are 5 inches (13 cm) long. Others are less than 1 inch (3 cm) long.
Treefrogs have round pads on their feet. These act like suction cups. They help treefrogs stick to tree branches and leaves.
Treefrogs have long legs. They are great at jumping. They
leap from tree to tree.
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Where do treefrogs live?
Treefrogs live on every continent except Antarctica.
Most treefrogs live in trees. Some treefrogs live on the ground near lakes and ponds.
Treefrogs lay their eggs in water. The eggs hatch into tadpoles. Tadpoles are baby frogs. They live in the water for weeks. Then, they change into adults.
Most treefrogs live in trees. Some treefrogs live on the ground near lakes and ponds.
Treefrogs lay their eggs in water. The eggs hatch into tadpoles. Tadpoles are baby frogs. They live in the water for weeks. Then, they change into adults.
Treefrog tadpoles, or babies, have long tails and no legs.
They live in water. They grow up to live on land.
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Geographic Magazines/Getty Images
What do treefrogs eat?
Treefrogs eat small insects. They enjoy flies, ants, crickets, beetles, and moths.
When they are young, treefrogs eat algae and other plants.
When they are young, treefrogs eat algae and other plants.
Fun facts about treefrogs
Some treefrogs, like the squirrel treefrog, change color. This helps them blend in with their environment. Predators cannot
find them.
The United States is home to 30 kinds of treefrogs. Central America and South America have 600 kinds of treefrogs.
The United States is home to 30 kinds of treefrogs. Central America and South America have 600 kinds of treefrogs.
Red-eyed treefrogs are colorful climbers. Their bright
colors confuse predators.
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Article Citation in MLA (Modern Language Association) Ninth Edition format:
"Treefrogs." Report Builder, Gareth Stevens Publishing, garethreportbuilder.com/article/584/treefrogs. Accessed 12 Mar 2025.
