{"product_id":"in-search-of-lost-frogs-book-robin-moore-9781770854642","title":"In Search of Lost Frogs","description":"\u003cp\u003e A beautifully rich and personal exploration of the plight of amphibians and the people working to save them. Moore's book proves him not just a fantastic photographer but an excellent reporter and compelling storyteller. Such a vital part of the natural world, amphibians are lucky to have this artist on their side. -- Jennifer S. Holland, \u003ci\u003eNYT\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eUnlikely Friendships\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnlikely Loves\u003c\/i\u003e. Her latest book is \u003ci\u003eUnlikely Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA magnificent record of the global hunt for lost frog species. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dr. Robin Moore has a passion for frogs and a fascination with finding new and lost species. In 2010, he spearheaded the worldwide Search for Lost Frogs campaign, which coordinated the efforts of 33 teams of scientists in 19 countries on five continents in a quest to find 100 species of amphibian not seen in over a decade. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eIn Search of Lost Frogs\u003c\/i\u003e is a stunning record of Moore's journey and what he and his team did (or did not) find. The book is overflowing with exquisite close-up photographs by Moore that display the frogs' remarkable coloring and camouflage, and reveal their diminutive size -- many of the frogs are less than 5 cm long, if that. Moore's engaging text tells the story of the expedition, its highs and lows, discoveries and failures, and the campaign's ongoing work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book's first half covers what frogs do for the health of the planet, the slippery slope of extinction, what is being done to monitor frog populations and find lost species, the Lazarus project (which aims to revive lost species) and the author's career-long resolve to find the Mesopotamia Beaked Toad. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The second half of the book is about the searches. Moore describes the struggles, victories and dangers as well as the science. He takes readers along as his team trudge through rainforest, climb mountains and paddle rivers in search of the lost frogs, some not seen for more than a century. He tells a story of perseverance, disappointment, rediscovery, resilience, but ultimately of hope, written with passion and illustrated with superb photographs. And a surprise ending: they found 15 lost frogs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e They include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e In Ecuador, the Rio Pescado Stubfoot Toad, not seen since 1995 \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e In Haiti, six rediscoveries, including the Ventriloquial Frog and Mozart's Frog, both lost for 20 years \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e In India, the Dehradun Stream Frog, last seen (and only once) in 1985; the Elegant Tree Frog (1937); the Chalazodes Bubble Nest Frog (1874); the Anamalai Dot-Frog (1938) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e In Democratic Republic of Congo, the Omaniundu Reed Frog (1979) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e In Ivory Coast, the Mount Nimba Reed Frog (1967). \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Naturalists, lovers of all things frog, schools and interested general readers will enjoy the stunning photographs, the science and the adventurous stories of discovery. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49573424824593,"sku":"GOR009214393","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50014732812561,"sku":"CIN1770854649G","price":6.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1770854649.jpg?v=1751311774","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/in-search-of-lost-frogs-book-robin-moore-9781770854642","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}