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How red-eyed tree frogs use illusion to outsmart predators
Red-eyed tree frogs rely on a unique blend of color and stillness to disappear into rainforest foliage. When resting, their bright markings fold away, creating a perfect leaf-like disguise. Predators ...
While the bright coloration of this red-eyed tree frog doesn’t make the amphibious creature see red, it does provide an eye-catching display for humans who glimpse it in its rainforest habitat. In ...
Warkentin, Karen M. 2005. "How Do Embryos Assess Risk? Vibrational Cues in Predator-Induced Hatching of Red-Eyed Treefrogs." Animal Behaviour, (1) 59–71.
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Would you touch this frog?
The red-eyed tree frog is harmless, but its colors make it look dangerous. Found in the rainforests of Costa Rica.
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