Videos tagged with "frogs"

Ecuador Jungle Night Watch [03:25]
The Amazon Jungle of Ecuador is an amazing place - especially at night, when the whole place comes to life. Remember your wellies when you go out looking for spiders, ants, grasshoppers, frogs, amazing plants and all the other wild things you can see in the dark jungle.
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Yasuní the last paradise - Amazon - ECUADOR HD HQ [08:23]
A team of scientists from Ecuador and the United States has documented that the Yasuni National Park is the most biodiverse area in South America. In addition, the new study details how the Yasuni breaks world records for a wide range of groups of plants and animals, from insects and amphibians to the trees. However, the authors warn that oil projects in lots 31 and ITT represent the greatest threat to Yasuni and biodiversity. "Yasuni is at the center of a small area where amphibians, birds, mammals and vascular plants all reach a maximum diversity in South America," "The 150 species of amphibians documented to date in Yasuni is a world record for an area of this size, " said Diego F. Cisneros-Heredia, Universidad San Francisco de Quito. "There are more species of frogs and toads in Yasuni that are native to the United States and Canada combined."
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Rinella margaritifera [00:49]
This is a species complex that occurs throughout the Amazon Basin of South America, the Guianas, and is also present in central Panama and the eastern lowlands and cordilleras of Panama, as well as in Gorgona Island, Colombia. Specimens recorded from the west coast of Ecuador are believed to refer to another species and are not mapped here. It is present from sea level to 2400m asl. Habitat and Ecology Terrestrial and nocturnal toad found in primary and secondary lowland, premontane and montane tropical moist forest (including terra firme and seasonally flooded forest). Also present in open areas. In Gorgona Island its distribution appears to be influenced by the understory cover (Urbina-C. and Londoño-M. , 2003). This species is an explosive breeder in temporary pools and streams. Males call along banks of watercourses. It is a very generalist species that can be found in disturbed areas. Population It is common throughout most countries but is uncommon in Colombia. Population Trend Stable Major Threats It is a widespread species with large areas of suitable habitat remaining. There is some localized habitat loss to general human activities such as agriculture (crops, livestock etc.). It is sometimes found in the international pet trade but at levels that do not currently constitute a major threat. Conservation Actions It occurs in protected areas throughout its range. Taxonomic Notes This taxon is a complex of more than one species. Populations in Panama refer to an ...
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Manta Ecuador MR Frogs Oceanfront Hostel/Hotel Restaurant Bar And Grill [00:33]
Video taken from MR Frogs Hostel Restaurant Bar and Grill in Manta Ecuador August 2010
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The Rainforest at Tiputini in Ecuador [05:28]
A brief extract from a 1hour film charting a three week journey in Ecuador from the Galapagos to the lowland rainforest. This extract features Tiputini, an area of lowland rainforest with outstanding biodiversity.
Tags: Tiputini, monkeys, frogs, insects, Ecuador, rainforest, Amazon, jungle