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Red-eyed Treefrog

The bright eyes on this species may serve for startle displays. Individuals rest with their eyes covered and will flash them open when disturbed by predators. This may give the frog a few seconds to escape from a startled predator.

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Uploaded on August 3, 2010
Taken on August 3, 2010