Location: Sebastian, St. Sebastian Buffer Preserve State Park
We are known as Cuban Treefrogs
Note how widely our colors vary
It might lead you to think we are different species, but
We're all the same and our numbers are scary!
(Click each photo to enlarge it and see how although their colors are quite different, their eyes, ears, and toe pads are all identical. Then click to read the article to see how much damage these invasive exotic frogs are causing.)
Sources: Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation UF Wildlife - Johnson Lab - Invasive Cuban Treefrogs in FloridaWe are known as Cuban Treefrogs
Note how widely our colors vary
It might lead you to think we are different species, but
We're all the same and our numbers are scary!
(Click each photo to enlarge it and see how although their colors are quite different, their eyes, ears, and toe pads are all identical. Then click to read the article to see how much damage these invasive exotic frogs are causing.)
Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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