This little Pacific tree frog was so small that at first sight I thought he was a beetle. Then he moved and I saw that he had legs and had no resemblance to a beetle except his size, which I guess to be about 3 centimeters at the most, or just under 1 and 1/2 inches. I love those little pads on his toes that help him get a grip.
He looks like he’s wearing a jogging suit with that racing stripe around his nose and eyes.
Did you know he can change his colour from green to mottley green/brown to brown?
It was thought at first that tree frogs change colour according to their environment (for camouflage) but in fact it is triggered by background brightness set off by seasonal changes. Some changes in colour can be noticeable within a few hours but complete colour change can take weeks or months.
April 26, 2019 at 8:22 pm
How cute.
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April 26, 2019 at 8:26 pm
He really was!
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April 26, 2019 at 8:26 pm
So sweet! I adore tree frogs 🐸!
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April 26, 2019 at 8:28 pm
I wanted to pick him up but he wouldn’t let me.
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April 26, 2019 at 8:28 pm
What a pretty little fellow!
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April 26, 2019 at 8:28 pm
A real prince!
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April 26, 2019 at 8:49 pm
I hear them in the garden sometimes, and very rarely do I actually get to see them! Great catch on the camera! What a cutie pie!
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April 26, 2019 at 10:11 pm
I was sure he was a beetle at first – you know, those bright green ones….
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April 27, 2019 at 5:21 am
Just amazing photos. That green, other worldly!
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April 27, 2019 at 8:54 am
LOL. Yes, real “aliens” green.
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April 27, 2019 at 6:14 am
WOW 🙂
Cheers !
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April 27, 2019 at 8:55 am
Now, Hans … don’t go thinking about cooking frogs’ legs today.
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April 27, 2019 at 6:59 am
We have his cousin tucked between pillow and cushion on patio rocking chair. Where did he spend the harsh winter? We always check before sitting and he quickly jumps into the flower pot .
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April 27, 2019 at 9:32 am
Good thing you look. It would be a shame to squish the prince in disguise.
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April 27, 2019 at 7:27 am
Cute little guy. Great shots, Anneli, and a wonderful poem! 🙂
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April 27, 2019 at 8:56 am
Almost makes me want to give him a name. Have a great weekend, Pit.
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April 27, 2019 at 9:14 am
That is so interesting to know about the tree frog, that it changes colour according to background brightness and seasonal changes. It could be a bit of a chameleon if it stands around something of it’s colour 😀 Great shots. It does look a bit camera shy – or maybe it was looking away from the camera because it saw something tasty elsewhere 😀
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April 27, 2019 at 9:31 am
Very camera shy. I tried to get a closer shot (a better angle) and it hopped away.
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April 27, 2019 at 9:50 am
Amphibians of this sort are so endearing!
Like the poem, too!
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April 27, 2019 at 11:04 am
They really are. Thanks, Laura.
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April 27, 2019 at 1:42 pm
Can’t say I like frogs, especially the big ones in Mexico that sound like squeaky fan belts.
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April 27, 2019 at 2:24 pm
I’m not crazy about the big ones either but somehow this little one is cute. Even the medium size ones I see out in the woods sometimes are kind of cute. But anyway, if you don’t like them, well, sorry Darlene – no Prince Charming for you.
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April 28, 2019 at 4:52 am
Delightful!
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April 28, 2019 at 9:13 am
Great little tree frog. We love to hear them singing near our home in the Springtime. It’s truly a symphony.
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April 28, 2019 at 9:40 am
A sure sign that the ponds have thawed.
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April 28, 2019 at 9:39 am
Thanks, Jennie.
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April 28, 2019 at 10:16 am
He is adorable! 🙂
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April 28, 2019 at 11:13 am
Thanks, Lynette, I think so too.
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April 29, 2019 at 4:18 am
Sweet little guy and poem. Informative post too.
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April 29, 2019 at 8:07 am
Thanks, Belinda. He was SO tiny!
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April 29, 2019 at 12:07 pm
Love this.
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April 29, 2019 at 2:15 pm
Thanks, Lori. I’ll be sure to let the froggie know your email address when he turns into a prince.
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April 29, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Aw. What a cute poem for a tiny little guy. The camouflage is very cool.
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April 29, 2019 at 4:17 pm
I think the camouflage is really pretty cool too. Not that they can change like a chameleon, but more the way rabbits and ptarmigan can change with the season. Imagine being able to change colour like that. Glad you found the poem fun.
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April 29, 2019 at 4:39 pm
Oooh. There’s a story in there!
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April 29, 2019 at 5:12 pm
The wheels are turning!
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April 30, 2019 at 8:43 am
Gorgeous photos and I love your poem! Frogs are my favorite.
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April 30, 2019 at 8:46 am
Thanks, Susie. You deserve a prince (whenever he comes out of his spell). Oops! I forgot. You already have a prince. 😉
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April 30, 2019 at 1:26 pm
I do!!!
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