Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas)
The Red-eyed tree frog maybe abundant in captivity, but in the wild the population is rapidly decreasing. Their habitat are in vast areas that include several countries in Southeast Asia, central and South America’s Rainforests (the Amazons), Australia, and even in Florida.
The Red-eyed tree frogs in the wild are threatened by many factors. Their habitates are continuously under destruction from deforestation (land clearing), invasive weeds, pet trade collection, and human impact.
Research indicates that factors including chemical contamination from pesticide use, acid rain, fertilizers, and increased UV-B exposure from a weakened ozone layer that may damage fragile eggs. Because tree frogs breathe through their skin and their lungs, they can become sick if exposed to these pollutants and toxins in the air and environment.
So, even though the red-eyed tree frog itself is not endangered, its rainforest home's are under continuous threat and negatively impacts the wild red-eyed tree frog’s population.
Let's work together to protect those who cannot protect themselves. :-)
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