Do grey tree frogs actually live in trees?
Grey tree frogs – including the Cope’s grey tree frog – do frequent trees and may live far from ponds and lakes. These amphibians are camouflaged to look like lichen-covered bark and blend really well with arboreal surroundings. There are several reasons tree frogs branched out from their terrestrial ancestors, such as fewer competitors for insect prey and perhaps fewer predators – larger frogs and several snakes are known to eat small frogs. Unlike many tropical species, grey tree frogs return to the ground each spring to lay eggs in ponds and ditches, and they’re far easier to find and catch at this time.