Frogs of the World: A Guide to Every Family

Frogs of the World: A Guide to Every Family - Hardcover

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Frogs of the World: A Guide to Every Family - Hardcover

Frogs of the World: A Guide to Every Family - Hardcover

by Mark O'Shea , Simon Maddock
$34.00
$34.00

Book Overview

A richly illustrated guide to the world's frogs that includes species from every family

With 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 photographs
  • Covers taxonomy, anatomy, locomotion, reproduction, diet, and more
  • Discusses the conservation of the world's frogs
  • An invaluable resource for herpetologists, naturalists, and anyone interested in amphibians
ISBN9780691248301
Author Mark O'Shea , Simon Maddock
PublisherPrinceton University Press
GenreHobbies & interests and Education
FormatHardcover
PublishedApril 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages240
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Mark O'Shea is professor of herpetology at the University of Wolverhampton. He has presented many television documentaries on reptiles for the Discovery Channel, ITV, and the BBC, conducted herpetological fieldwork for the Royal Geographical Society and other organizations, and participated in snakebite research in collaboration with the universities of Oxford, Liverpool, Melbourne, and Adelaide. His many books include Lizards of the World, Venomous Snakes of the World, and Boas and Pythons of the World (all Princeton).
About Simon Maddock
Mark O'Shea is professor of herpetology at the University of Wolverhampton in the UK and the author of many books, including Snakes of the World and Lizards of the World (both Princeton). Simon Maddock is a lecturer in ecology and evolution at Newcastle University in the UK. He works on the ecology, evolution, and conservation of threatened amphibians and reptiles.

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