Red-eyed tree frogs

Among many tropical vertebrates, Red-eyed tree frogs (Agalychnis callidryas) are ectothermic and thus highly sensitive to minimal temperature change. They live in Central America tropical rainforests and have bright-colored body structures with red eyes as in the name. To protect themselves from the dry and warm environments caused by the reduced photosynthesis of plants, these frogs would develop darker skins, which have more melanin pigments that help maintain their body temperature and protect them from intense UV rays. Bigger feet will also help their survival as those make frogs stay hydrated. Though the ultimate impact of climate change on organisms is unknown, preventing climate change will save the numerous lives of tropical animals and the overall ecosystem. Red-eyed tree frogs are experiencing population declines, potentially becoming extinct (the cover).