Facts about Green Tree Frogs

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   A single Australian green tree frog can live 16 to 21 years in captivity, making them among the longest-lived frog species in the pet trade.

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2. 05

   Male green tree frogs produce loud mating calls reaching up to 100 decibels to attract females during breeding season.

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   Adhesive toe pads on green tree frogs contain millions of microscopic structures that allow them to cling to smooth surfaces with forces up to 100 times their body weight.

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   Australian green tree frogs can change their skin color from bright green to golden or brownish hues within 24 to 48 hours in response to temperature and humidity changes.

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   During their tadpole stage, Australian green tree frogs develop large tail fins that comprise approximately 50 percent of their total body length before metamorphosis.

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   Bright lime-green coloration in Australian green tree frogs comes from a yellow pigment called bilirubin combined with blue light scattering in their skin.

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