Green+Tree+Frog

= = == = = =Green Tree Froggie:)=

Hyla Cinerea
 * Scientific Name...**

Green tree frogs live in wet,moist places,likeswamps,lake sides and theb edge of a stream.They are sometimes found in brackish water.
 * Habitat...**

These Frogs are found in North America. Also, in the deep south of Maryland to Texas.
 * Range...**

Most frogs have thin,moist skin. Thier color is typically a bright green. They have white lips and large toe pads present.MAny have small yellow spots and stripes of white and yellow.
 * Physical Characteristics...**

Green tree frogs eat cockroaches,spiders,flies,and crickets. But when held captive they eat mice. They catch their food by their sticky tongue.
 * Diet...**

Green Tree Frogs have lots and lots of adaptations to help them catch food,stay alive, and find the love of their life!They have sticky bodies to help themstick and cling onto things. Their eyes are very sensative to movement which is one great way they catch their prey. the bright green color helps them camofauge. Not only does their skin help them camoflauge, but that also helps them breath.
 * Behavior and Adaptations...**

It all starts when the two frogs(male and female) mate ona pond. The female lays about 200-2000 eggs. Male frogs develope and deposite fluid which covers the eggs. the eggs then sink to the bottom of the pond.
 * Reproduction...**

[|www.zo.utexas.edu/reasearch/frogs.html] [|www.vnc.qld.edu.au/enviro/ens/2004/p1-cza-grap.htm] [|www.teachit.acreekps.vic.edu.au/animals/greentreefrog.htm]
 * Sources...**

Green Tree Frogs eat cokcroaches, spiders, flies, and crickets. But when held in captivity they eat mice. They catch their food by their sticky tongue.
 * Diet...**