High above the rainforest floor, the Red-Eyed Tree Frog reigns supreme! Those famous crimson eyes aren't just for looking good — they startle predators and you need that edge now as swarms of tropical bugs invade your leafy kingdom!
Red-eyed tree frogs have stunning red eyes with vertical slit pupils. When startled, they open their eyes wide — this sudden flash of crimson can confuse predators long enough for the frog to escape.
Their toe pads contain thousands of hexagonal cells that create a wet adhesive force. They can cling to vertical glass and even walk upside down on smooth surfaces!
Red-eyed tree frogs lay their eggs on leaves overhanging water. If a predator approaches, the eggs can hatch early — in as few as 5 days — and the tadpoles drop into the water below to safety.
These frogs are nocturnal, spending their days camouflaged among green leaves with their eyes closed. Their lime-green backs make them nearly invisible against tropical foliage during daylight.