Frogs of the World by Mark O'shea

Frogs of the World by Mark O'shea

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Frogs of the World by Mark O'shea

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
"The book is filled with glorious illustrations of frogs big and small, colourful and cryptic, temperate and tropical"---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds
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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ISBN 13 9780691248301
ISBN 10 0691248303
Title Frogs of the World
Author Mark O'shea
Series A Guide To Every Family
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Princeton University Press
Year published 2024-04-09
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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