National Aquarium: Giant Waxy Tree Frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor)
Did you know that giant waxy tree frogs produce a waxy secretion to keep the skin from drying?
These frogs inhabit drier parts of treetops, where they prevent themselves from drying out by wiping wax, produced by special skin glands, over their bodies. Because of this, they are sometimes called waxy frogs. Eggs are laid on large leaves overhanging the water. As the eggs hatch, the tadpoles fall into the water to begin development.
Read on to learn more about the giant waxy tree frog!
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Did you know that giant waxy tree frogs produce a waxy secretion to keep the skin from drying?
These frogs inhabit drier parts of treetops, where they prevent themselves from drying out by wiping wax, produced by special skin glands, over their bodies. Because of this, they are sometimes called waxy frogs. Eggs are laid on large leaves overhanging the water. As the eggs hatch, the tadpoles fall into the water to begin development.
Read on to learn more about the giant waxy tree frog!