The Bedford Estates, London
Overview
At Woburn there is a small group of White's tree frogs living in their custom designed terrarium. To meet the needs of these big frogs their enclosure features specialised heating and lighting to mimic their natural habitat, as well as a special misting system which automatically provides a fine mist of water in the terrarium at intervals to keep the high humidity they need.
All about us
| Distribution: | Australia and Southern New Guinea |
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| Habitat: | Moist forests, but can be found in urban settings in the dry season, seeking moisture in houses |
| Height: | 3 to 4.5 inches long |
| Lifespan: | 16 years in the wild and in 20 captivity |
| Threats: | No real threats in the wild. |
About us
Scientific name: Litoria caerulea
The White’s tree frog gets its name man who first discovered them in 1790, John White. They are often called the Australian tree frog, or the dumpy tree frog due to their ‘dumpy’ appearance!
