White’s tree frogs have golden eyes and are one of the few tree frog species who have horizontal pupils. They also have a prominent ridge of fat over each eye called the supratympanal ridge, which makes them look sleepy. #AnimalOfTheMonth 4/4

Female White’s tree frogs have white throats, while their male counterparts have grey wrinkly vocal sacs just under their throats. #AnimalOfTheMonth 3/4

The backs of White’s tree frogs can be a green, blueish-green or olive. Gold or white spots are scattered along their sides and can sometimes appear on their backs. #AnimalOfTheMonth 2/4

White’s tree frogs get their water from rain that collects in tree crevices and on leaves and other foliage. #AnimalOfTheMonth 2/2

(Photo description: A carrier pigeon being released from a port-hole in the side of a tank near Albert, August 9, 1918.
Photo credit: Second Lieutenant David McLellan; Part of the Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection, Imperial War Museums.) 5/5

To learn more about the #DickinMedal and some of its recipients, please take a moment to check out this link on the PDSA web site: bit.ly/47KooPv
#LestWeForget 4/5

In 1943, the founder of the UK-charity People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), Maria Dickin, created the #DickinMedal for animals who have served in war. The Dickin Medal is the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross medal for outstanding acts of bravery. 3/5

From insects to whales, animals were casualties both in and outside of direct combat during times of war including family pets, zoo animals, farm animals and wildlife. 2/5

White’s tree frogs will also preserve their bodies’ moisture by hiding out in tree hollows to escape the heat. #AnimalOfTheMonth 6/6

White’s tree frogs have the amazing ability to keep their own skin from drying out by secreting caerviein - a milky substance with which they coat their bodies to help them retain their skin’s moisture. #AnimalOfTheMonth 5/6

While they prefer living in moist environments, White’s tree frogs have a couple of strategies that help them survive in more arid settings and during dry seasons. #AnimalOfTheMonth 4/6

White’s tree frogs have also adapted to living alongside humans in urban and suburban settings, and close to water sources such as drainage ditches, canals and gutters. They have even been found in toilets! #AnimalOfTheMonth 3/6

White’s tree frogs can be found in habitats ranging from moist to seasonally dry. They can live in grasslands, forests and woodlands, in areas both near and far from water sources. #AnimalOfTheMonth 2/6

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However, some scientists aren’t convinced, and say more study of what affects a male canary’s singing ability and reproductive success is needed. #AnimalOfTheMonth 6/6