Name: White’s tree frog

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Scientific Name: Litoria caerulea

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Class: Amphibian

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Threats: Snakes, birds, carnivorous mammals

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Distribution: Australia and New Guinea

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Habitat: Moist and forested environment

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Appearance: They grow to nearly 4 inches in length varying in colour from green to brown

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Diet & Feeding: Insects like roaches, locusts, and moths

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Social Behaviour: They are docile and mainly nocturnal creatures that are not very active. They are remarkably people-friendly

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Males and females: Males are smaller and have a vocal sack

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Lifespan: 16 years

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Number of young: Females can lay up to 150 - 300 eggs

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Interesting fact: The peptides produced by the frog could play a part in the cure for AIDS. The frog's secretions attack HIV cells without harming healthy cells