Twiggy the Grey Tree Frog |
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Born: |
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Twiggy was acquired Summer 2003. Twiggy was donated to us by a wildlife education company in Ontario. |
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Grey Tree Frog (Hyla versicolor) |
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Average Weight: |
| 3 -5 cm (1.25-2 in) |
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Range: |
| 7-9 years |
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Found in central to southern Ontario and near the southern Manitoba border. |
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Dining and Dwelling |
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Life and Death |
Grey tree frogs feed on insects and other small invertebrates. They are usually found on small trees or shrubs near shallow bodies of water. |
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They reach sexual mautrity at the age of 2 and from then can live up to 9 years old. |
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That's Amazing |
- The grey tree frog is the largest tree frog species in Ontario.
- Although, they are usually very well camouflaged, they have a bright orange colour on the inside of their legs which they flash when they jump in order to startle others.
- Tree frogs independently developed adhesive disks on their feet in order to stick to trees and such.
- Tree frogs are one type of amphibian that makes its own antifreeze in the winter in order to prevent its cells from rupturing. With this mechanism, this frog can survive even if its heart stops.
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