How a tiny desert resident hunts hundreds of termites in a single night

This Tiny Frog is a Deadly Hunter in the Dark | 4K UHD | BBC Earth · 3:48 · Video: BBC Earth · Watch at the source

In short: Witness the precision of the desert rain frog. This video captures the nocturnal survival strategies of a small predator navigating the brutal Namib nights.

The video explores the hunting mechanics of the desert rain frog. Using oversized eyes and a highly efficient, fierce tongue, this tiny predator is capable of catching hundreds of termites in one sitting to survive the harsh conditions of the Namib.

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