White’s tree frog skin secretions have also been found to lower blood pressure. #AnimalOfTheMonth 4/4

Researchers have also found that the White’s tree frog's skin secretions can kill the staphylococcus bacteria that creates cold sores caused by Herpes Simplex infections. #AnimalOfTheMonth 3/4

The White’s tree frog's skin secretions are deadly to blowflies and researchers are looking into whether they can be used as an insecticide. #AnimalOfTheMonth 2/4

White’s tree frogs use their eyeballs for more than vision. While eating, they will retract their eyes into the roof of their mouths to help push their meal into the esophagus. #AnimalOfTheMonth 3/3

If the prey is small enough, White’s tree frogs will catch it with their sticky tongues. They will grab larger prey and shove it into their mouths with their front limbs. #AnimalOfTheMonth 2/3

The loose skin on the White’s tree frogs’ bellies also assists them in climbing by acting as a sticky pad that can adhere to smoother surfaces. #AnimalOfTheMonth 2/2

Pumpkin Pie, Waffles and all of us at the clinic would also like to wish you a #HappyTongueOutTuesday! 3/3

We are actively working to fix the problem. If you do call us, we encourage you to try again if your call is dropped. You can also contact us by e-mail at [email protected]. We apologize for the inconvenience and we appreciate your understanding and patience. 2/3

White’s tree frogs have golden eyes and are one of the few tree frog species who have horizontal pupils. They also have a prominent ridge of fat over each eye called the supratympanal ridge, which makes them look sleepy. #AnimalOfTheMonth 4/4

Female White’s tree frogs have white throats, while their male counterparts have grey wrinkly vocal sacs just under their throats. #AnimalOfTheMonth 3/4

The backs of White’s tree frogs can be a green, blueish-green or olive. Gold or white spots are scattered along their sides and can sometimes appear on their backs. #AnimalOfTheMonth 2/4

White’s tree frogs get their water from rain that collects in tree crevices and on leaves and other foliage. #AnimalOfTheMonth 2/2

(Photo description: A carrier pigeon being released from a port-hole in the side of a tank near Albert, August 9, 1918.
Photo credit: Second Lieutenant David McLellan; Part of the Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection, Imperial War Museums.) 5/5

To learn more about the #DickinMedal and some of its recipients, please take a moment to check out this link on the PDSA web site: bit.ly/47KooPv
#LestWeForget 4/5

In 1943, the founder of the UK-charity People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), Maria Dickin, created the #DickinMedal for animals who have served in war. The Dickin Medal is the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross medal for outstanding acts of bravery. 3/5