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Life in a Tree (68)
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![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5745 W: 1227 N: 10527]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (34685) | THERE ARE THREE ANIMALS IN THIS POST. A TREE FROG, LIZARD, AND MATING SQUIRRELS..
ALL CALL THE MIGHTY OAK HOME.
The squirrel shot as well as the lizard have been heavily cropped, and shot from a distance..
Hope you find them of interest.
YOU CAN SEE THEM IN WORKSHOP ADDITIONS.
The Gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor) is a species of small arboreal frog native to much of the United States and into Canada. It is sometimes referred to as the North American tree frog.
Physical description:
Gray tree frogs are, as their common name implies, predominately gray in color. They can be light or dark gray, or light gray with darker gray, black, yellow or green mottling. They are relatively small compared to other North American frog species, typically attaining no more than 1.5 to 2 inches (4cm to 5cm) in length. Their skin has a lumpy texture to it, giving them a warty appearance. They are virtually indistinguishable from the Cope's Gray Tree Frog, Hyla chrysoscelis, the only readily noticeable difference being their call.
Both Hyla chrysoscelis and Hyla versicolor have bright orange patches on the hind legs, which distinguishes them from other tree frogs, such as Hyla avivoca.
Geographic Range:
Gray tree frogs inhabit a wide range, and can be found in most of the eastern half of the United States, as far west as central Texas. They also range into Canada in the provinces of Ontario and Manitoba, with an isolated population in New Brunswick.
Behavior
Gray tree frogs are primarily arboreal, spending time in wooded areas, usually not far from a permanent water source. On rainy evenings they can often be found calling in or near shallow, temporary pools of water. They are nocturnal and insectivorous, consuming most any small arthropod they can catch. Mating occurs throughout the spring and summer months.They also will change colors, as in a light green to a gray, to match their habitat.
Info courtesy of wikipedia.com
I used stacked ext rings @ 48 mm for this one.
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