Creature Feature: Gray Treefrog

Now You See Me. Now You Don’t.

Gray treefrogs change color, turning gravel-gray, bark-brown, or leaf-green to blend in with their surroundings.

Spring Singers

Males sing in the spring to get a girlfriend. To make their musical, birdlike calls sound louder, they inflate a pouch on their throat.

Get a Grip!

A treefrog’s toes cling like suction cups to leaves, tree trunks, and even glass. Sticky mucus gives the frog an even better grip.

Working the Night Shift

At night, treefrogs prowl the forest canopy, hunting for insects and spiders to eat. During the day, they rest in knotholes and crevices.