Red-eyed tree frog: Red-eyed tree frog is a very amazing creature, which is colourful, with green, orange and blue colors found on its body. The eyes of this frog are very unique, which are bright red in color. You will be surprised to know that it has three eyelids on each eye. After all, why do these frogs have three eyelids on their eyes? There is a very surprising reason behind this. Now a video of this frog is going viral.
A user named @kenradio has shared this video on the social media platform ‘X’ (earlier Twitter), the caption of which reads, ‘It almost looks fake, but it is the real Red Eyed Tree Frog.’ Many people have also commented on the video, in which they have described the frog as beautiful. In this video you can also see what this frog looks like. Let us tell you that these frogs are found in Central and South America.
Watch here – Red-eyed tree frog Twitter Viral Video
Almost looks fake but it’s a real Red Eyed Tree Frog pic.twitter.com/cQAXzks8Zw
— Ken Rutkowski (@kenradio) January 18, 2019
Why are there three eyelids?
As Jacksonwild.org reports, the red-eyed tree frog has two transparent eyelids, one below, one above, and a third semi-transparent eyelid, called the nictitating membrane, which protects this frog’s eyes from threats that , with whom he may encounter.
Their eyelids work to protect the eyes underwater and to keep them moist on land. In this way the eyes of the frog are designed in a unique way. In a video viral on Facebook, you can see the eyelashes of this frog.
See here- Red-eyed tree frog Eyelids Video
Red-eyed tree frog Facts
Kids.nationalgeographic.com reports that the scientific name of the red-eyed tree frog is Agalychnis callidryas. These frogs are known for their bright green bodies with blue and yellow stripes. Due to its bright colors, this frog can blend in with the environment, which camouflages itself to avoid predators.
It can also surprise predators with its bright red eyes. The predator is often so surprised by these sudden flashes of color that it becomes momentarily confused and hesitates and when this happens, the frog has a second to escape! The average lifespan of this frog in the wild is 5 years.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 30, 2023, 15:14 IST