Post 994: May 6th, 2022. Nature is full of misnomers - even when it comes to 'tree frogs', classification isn't as simple as it sounds. . Generally, we think of tree frogs being tropical, small frogs that live in the jungle, but that isn't always the case. Not all frogs that live in trees are 'tree frogs', and not even all 'tree frogs' live in trees. Instead, what makes a frog a 'tree frog' is its skeletal structure, more specifically, their claw-shaped bones in their toes. . Species within the family of tree frogs also don't exclusively inhabit the tropics - they can be found on every continent except Antarctica. They are, however, most numerous in the Western Hemisphere. Of the 800 known tree frog species, there are about 30 species of tree frogs living in the United States, but a whopping 600+ living in Central and South America! . Sadly, tree frogs are collectively one of the most at-risk groups of extinction. Breathing through their skin opens a window for sensitivity to environmental change, but they are also at risk due to deforestation, pollution, and diseases. . . Read more about tree frogs: https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Amphibians/Tree-Frogs . Graphic shows a little smiling frog face. The factoid reads: "About 30 species of tree frogs live in the United States; more than 600 live in South and Central America." . . #treefrogs #tropicalanimals #tropicalspecies #animalconservation #animalart #animalfacts #pixelplanet #pixelplanettoday #pixelart #planetfacts #artivism #climatedesign