✅ Found in shallow, temporary pools (like rain-filled depressions)
✅ Encased in a transparent jelly-like mass, often attached to vegetation
✅ Laid in clusters of 10–40 eggs, sometimes layered
✅ Hatch within 2–5 days, depending on temperature
💡 These frogs don’t dig deep nests — they lay eggs in moist, protected areas during spring and early summer.
While not “glowing,” the jelly coating can appear iridescent in sunlight, which may explain the “bluish tint” Thomas observed.
🌍 Why Are Tree Frogs Showing Up Here Now?
Thomas lives in a region where tree frogs were once rare. But recent observations suggest they’re expanding their range — and science points to two main reasons:
1. Climate Change
Warmer average temperatures allow cold-sensitive amphibians to survive in areas previously too cool
Longer warm seasons extend breeding windows
📌 Studies show amphibian ranges shifting northward across North America and Europe.
2. Increased Rainfall & Temporary Wetlands
More frequent heavy rains create ideal breeding sites: shallow, fish-free pools
Soybean fields and ditches can temporarily hold water — perfect for frog reproduction
✅ Unlike permanent ponds, these short-lived pools lack predators like fish, giving tadpoles a better chance to develop.
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