Golden frog and a Bromeliad

Sure, it's fun to splash around in puddles after a rainfall, but is there anyone out there that likes puddles so much they'd actually like to live in one? As it turns out, the answer is yes! The rainforest surrounding Kaieteur Falls in Guyana is one of the most biologically diverse rainforests in the world. One of the reasons for this incredible diversity of life are the millions of microhabitats found within the forest. A microhabitat is just what it sounds like-- a very tiny habitat that is home to very specialised species of plants and animals. One of the most interesting types of microhabitats are the tiny puddles and pools of water that collect on leaves of plants called phytotelmata. The phytotelmata that collect within the giant bromeliads surrounding the Kaieteur Falls are the only home of the golden frog-- these adorable amphibians live their entire lives within these specific microhabitats. They eat, sleep and breed only within the phytotelmata of the giant bromeliad, making them incredibly sensitive to any disruptions to the local plant community. See more videos of some of our planet's most elusive animals at http://www.earthrangers.com/video/