Four Hours in the Rainforest

To my second grade friends - poison dart frogs invaded the stairs on our way to breakfast! They were very tiny measuring about an inch. This species was black with green spots. We made it past them safely without touching their poisonous skin. I didn't get my camera out quickly enough, but now that I know where these dangerous amphibians hang out, I'll try to capture an image for you.

Day 1 as an assistant researcher proved to be memorable. We SLOWLY crept along a leafy path with Dr. Willis observing plant adaptations, insects, birds, and  mammals. Do you think the rainforest is a quite place? NOT! The forest is almost as loud as the city! Cicadas make a loud, high-pitched chain saw noise, birds are calling, howler monkeys are warning, branches are breaking and leaves are falling. Dr. Willis could "name that tune" within seconds as she explained what we were hearing. Everything except the cicadas and howler monkeys sounded like a bird to me. Most of the animal action took place over our heads in the canopy. I did however capture some cool fungi and forest floor pics.