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Why Don’t Tree Frogs Fall? Biology for Kids

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Why Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Tree Frogs Fall?

Tree frogs do not fall as their toes that are like pads work like suckers. With the help of these toe pads, frogs can easily hold on tightly to trees. It doesn't fall even while hanging upside down. Because of the tree frog's toes being long and bends easily, it can hang on to branches as it walks.

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Why Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Tree Frogs Fall?

A TREE FROGS BODY Its skin is always wet. A tree frog has lungs but it also breathes through its skin. It gives off a slimy fluid to keep its skin wet at all times.

Its skin changes colour A tree frog's skin colour changes to suit its surroundings and helps it hide from enemies. It turns brown when on a tree and green when in the grass. F UN FOR ME!

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Its tongue catches insects In an instant, a frog can stick out its tongue and catch an insect. It has many taste buds on its tongue and spits out food that tastes bad.

It croaks when rain is approaching Before it rains, the air gets moist. Some tree frogs can tell when there is more moisture in the air and will croak before the rain comes down. F UN FOR ME!

Why Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Tree Frogs Fall?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tree frogs have sticky, sucker-like pads on their toes that they use to climb trees and even jump from tree to tree. Some are sensitive to the amount of moisture in the air and may croak before rains arrive. Other kinds of tree frogs will croak all through summer or during the mating season. Tree frogs are often as small as 2.5 centimeters long and prey on insects. PROJECT How many varieties of tree frogs are there? Where are tree frogs found?

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