Tree Frogs

1.   Callidryas comes from the Greek words that mean “beautiful tree nymph."

2.   The only continent tree frogs do not live on is Antarctica.

3.   There are more than 700 kinds
of tree frogs.

4.   About 25 species of tree frogs live in the United States.

5.   Many tree frog species are less than 2 inches (0.7 centimeters) long.

6.   Tree frogs have suction disks on their fingers and toes that help them stick to leaves. 

7.   Though called tree frogs, not all species live in trees. Some live in grasses, and others live in bushes or on lily pads.

8.   Frogs that live in trees tend to walk and
climb, rather than hop. They are good climbers, with feet and toes adapted to their lifestyle.

9.   Red-eyed tree frogs are carnivores and eat mainly insects.

10. Fish, dragonflies, and water
beetles prey on tadpoles belonging to the red-eyed tree frog family.