Zweifel's big-eyed tree frog facts for kids
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The Zweifel's big-eyed tree frog (Litoria zweifeli) is a type of tree frog. It lives in Papua New Guinea, a country in Oceania.
These frogs make their homes in forests and wet areas. They do not live near the ocean.
About Zweifel's Big-Eyed Tree Frog
This frog is known for its big eyes. It is a small amphibian that spends most of its life in trees. Scientists are still learning about this frog.
Family Connections
Some scientists believe this frog is related to other big-eyed tree frogs. For example, Paul Menzies thinks it is closely related to Grant's big-eyed tree frog. This means they might share a common ancestor.
Who Was Richard Zweifel?
The Zweifel's big-eyed tree frog was named after a scientist. His name was Richard George Zweifel. He was a very important scientist who studied frogs.
Richard Zweifel wrote many papers about frogs. He also studied other amphibians, like salamanders. Naming the frog after him was a way to honor his work.
