Description
| Product ID: | 9780691248301 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | A Guide to Every Family |
| Title: | Frogs of the World |
| Subtitle: | A Guide to Every Family |
| Authors: | Author: Mark O'Shea, Simon Maddock |
| Page Count: | 240 |
| Subjects: | Reference works, Reference works, Zoology: amphibians and reptiles (herpetology), Zoology: amphibians and reptiles (herpetology), Wildlife: reptiles and amphibians: general interest, The Earth: natural history: general interest, Amphibians, Reptiles, Wildlife: reptiles & amphibians, The Earth: natural history general |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A richly illustrated guide to the world’s frogs that includes species from every familyWith more than 7,600 known species, frogs exhibit an extraordinary range of forms and behaviors, from those that produce toxins so deadly that they could kill a human many times over to those that can survive being frozen in ice. Frogs of the World is an essential guide to this astonishingly diverse group of animals. An in-depth introduction covers everything from the origins and evolution of frogs to their life cycles and defense strategies. Beautiful illustrations accompany profiles of species from each family, shedding invaluable light on the enormous range of appearance, habitats, and behavior of these marvelous creatures. Features hundreds of stunning color photographsCovers taxonomy, anatomy, locomotion, reproduction, diet, and moreDiscusses the conservation of the world’s frogsAn invaluable resource for herpetologists, naturalists, and anyone interested in amphibians |
| Imprint Name: | Princeton University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Princeton University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2024-04-09 |
