As the chytrid fungus closes in on the green and golden bell frog, an unlikely cure my hold the key to survival.
In the marshes of New South Wales, Australia, the green and golden bell frog faces an invisible enemy: the chytrid fungus. This deadly pathogen has wiped out over 90 amphibian species, and the frog's survival depends on an unlikely cure - a frog sauna. As the fungus attacks, weakening the frog's body, time is running out. While predators lurk in the sky and grasses, the true threat lies beneath the water. In a desperate search for safety, the frog finds refuge in a sauna that may hold the key to survival. But will this fragile hope be enough to save the frog? This family-friendly short film uses elements of horror and whimsy to tell the story in a new and captivating light.
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