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High-up hoppers.(red-eyed tree frogs)
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Ranger Rick
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July 1, 1995
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 1995 National Wildlife Federation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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It's a dark night in a Central American rainforest. High above the ground, a colorful acrobat leaps from one branch to another. It's a red-eyed tree frog!
With a big hop, the little frog soars through the air and lands on a twisted vine. There he pauses. His special toe pads work like suction cups, helping him cling tightly to the spot.
The frog looks all around. Even in the dark, he can see well with his big red eyes. Nearby, a cricket is creeping across a leaf. But right now the little tree frog doesn't care. He isn't after a meal. He's after a mate!
The frog's throat swells as it fills with air. This makes his deep, grunting mating call even louder. "I'm here, I'm ...
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