Searching for the world’s lost frogs

One thing you need to know about frogs: they’re going through a major extinction event. Some frog species haven’t been seen in decades: so long that they’re classified as “lost” species.

In our sixteenth Planet Wild mission, we traveled deep into the Ecuadorian forest to find a lost frog species. Because if we find enough of them, we can breed them and stabilize their population.

0:00 Welcome to the Ark of the Frogs
0:52 Ecuador: Hotspot for frogs
2:20 How the Ark rescues frogs
3:52 Expedition in the Andes Mountains
6:36 Why are frogs in danger?
7:46 Expedition in Northern Ecuador
10:30 Our support

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[audreybailey]

So good to know your diligence and patience produced a result. Good Luck to the team in your mission! I am happy to be a Planet Wild backer!😄

[bigben]

I´ve never been more glad to be part of this community. This Mission actually gave me the goose bumps.

[ChristianBlueChimp]

Amazing mission. Glad to be a supporter of this. I'm trying to spread the word of your organization, so that we can get more help to those who need it!

[MT-xydi]

Thanks for giving us an opportunity to contribute to the amazing projects you find around the world! Really proud to be a supporter.

[Thugshaker_thequaker]

I know I’m like a massive nerd but finding gene evidence in a river that a frog we thought to be extinct could still exist is so bad ass.

[Chaos_Hound]

I love frogs! They’re just so cute :D
On a side note, you’ve inspired me to do my own mini ‘missions’. Right now I’m growing native trees to replace the ash trees we’ve lost due to pests, and planning a pollinator garden in my backyard.

[WorldwideHistoryProductions]

What kind of shoes do frogs wear?

Open-toad shoes.

[mcga]

Seeing you guys doing amazing missions each month makes me proud of my membership!

[MrMoeoeoese]

I just stumbled upon this video after YouTube recommended it to me, and I am absolutely impressed by your work. It makes me happy to know that there are so many people out there fighting for the future and I definitely want to be a pt of it. Joining you as a backer. Keep up the great work!

[Naturemyonlyfriend-dhtg]

I am amazed at how every mission you support is so different. They always remind me of how complex and beautiful our world is. And despite how screwed up things are at the moment, it’s not all lost, thanks to people like the guy in the video and organizations like this that put effort and passion into doing good.

[MariaLlanos-rhjc]

There are few channels that makes me so excited and hopeful about the world and the humanity like this one! Thanks for all the work you do 🙏

[dhdjasd-vimk]

Another great mission! I am so proud to be your supporter! I have just upgraded my subscription to hero. Hope to be able to become a legend supporter soon. The work you do is absolutely crucial

[Thugshaker_thequaker]

It’s utterly fascinating how losing for the most part almost any one species or genus of animals would send the ecological balance into utter chaos.

[maryt]

I just visited my local zoo and was amazed to see Panamanian Golden Frogs which are extremely threatened in the wild. They are so beautiful, as are the frogs you show in this video. I am proud to be a supporter of your missions.

[ariadgaia]

I love you guys!! Those who donate to you, too! Thank you for doing what I cannot... Y'all are awesome!

[ReidCollins-mg]

This is great work and even better education/communication! 🎉

[jakegordz]

I love how candid you guys are. I kept half expecting yall to come up with a story like we found them just as we were heading back to the car ... A lot of channels lie or do stuff off camera for clickbait but not you guys.

[penguinagents]

You people are real life superheroes as far as I'm concerned.

[eszterbottka]

An amazing mission again. I am so happy that you can found one of the frogs. I am keeping my fingers crossed for finding the female. Looking forward for the news about the other species too! 🐸

[cari_g]

Honestly, things are quite screwed up right now, but it kinda gives me hope to know there are people like you who are helping nature. Thank you.