Frog on flower
by Jean Noren
Title
Frog on flower
Artist
Jean Noren
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Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
A Pacific Tree Frog rests atop a colorful dahlia.One of the most fascinating characteristics of this little frog is its ability to change color. Unlike chameleons, which change their color to match their surroundings, the Pacific treefrog changes color based on the air temperature and humidity. The frogs don't control this change; it just happens naturally within a few minutes. The color change is for exactly the reason you think -- a defense mechanism to reduce the likelihood that the treefrog will become a meal for a bullfrog, raccoon, heron, snake, or other predato
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February 26th, 2012
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