What is a tree frog?
Q: What is a tree frog?
A: A tree frog is a type of frog that spends most of its life in trees.
Q: How do tree frogs differ from other types of frogs?
A: Tree frogs are usually smaller and more slender than terrestrial frogs, they have well-developed discs on the finger and toe tips, and their fingers and toes tend to be rather long which gives them better grasping ability.
Q: What is convergent evolution?
A: Convergent evolution is when species from different groups evolve in similar conditions over time, resulting in species that look very much like each other.
Q: Where do tree frogs normally come down to the ground?
A: Tree frogs normally come down to the ground only to mate and spawn.
Q: Do all tree frogs build foam nests on leaves?
A: No, not all tree frogs build foam nests on leaves; some rarely leave the trees as adults.
Q: Are there any poisonous tree frog species?
A: Yes, some species of tree frog are poisonous (poison dart frog) and display warning coloration.
Q: How does the weight of a tree frog affect its habitat?
A: The weight of a treefrog has to be carried by the branches and twigs of its habitat, so typically they are quite small compared to other types of frogs.
