Cope's gray treefrog
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Cope's gray treefrog is a species of treefrog found in the United States and Canada. It is almost indistinguishable from the gray treefrog, and shares much of its geographic range. Both species are va
Showing variation in color
D. chrysoscelis male showing black throat
Metamorphs are typically green
Arboreal locomotion
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Arboreal locomotion is the locomotion of animals in trees. In habitats in which trees are present, animals have evolved to move in them. Some animals may scale trees only occasionally, but others are
Leopards are great climbers and can carry their kills up trees to keep them out of reach of scavengers and other predators
Gibbons are very good brachiators because their elongated arms enable them to easily swing and grasp on to branches
The silky anteater uses its prehensile tail as a third arm for stabilization and balance, while its claws help better grasp and climb onto branches
The gecko's toes adhere to surfaces via dry adhesion, to allow them to stay firmly attached to a branch or even a flat wall