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A01=Chris Mattison
AD=20200907
Author_Chris Mattison
Category1=Non-Fiction
Category=NL-PS
Category=NL-WN
COP=United States
Discount=15
Format=BB
Format_Hardback
HMM=254
IMPN=Princeton University Press
ISBN13=9780691149684
Language_English
PA=Not yet available
PD=20110522
POP=New Jersey
Price_€20 to €50
PS=Active
PUB=Princeton University Press
Subject=Biology- Life Sciences
Subject=Natural History
WG=879
WMM=191

Frogs and Toads of the World

Hardback | English

By (author): Chris Mattison

With nearly 6,000 species currently identified, frogs and toads are the most familiar and abundant amphibians on the planet. Frogs and Toads of the World is a comprehensive guide to the natural history of this large and diverse group of creatures. Stunningly illustrated throughout with 200 color photographs, this one-of-a-kind book traces the evolution and classification of frogs and toads, providing detailed information about each of the 49 unique families and highlighting distinctive and notable species. It vividly describes their remarkable diversity in shape, color, and markings; anatomy and development; life cycle; habitats; the various methods they use to attract mates and hunt for food; and the physiological and behavioral tricks they use to survive and thrive around the world. This indispensable guide also explores frogs'' interaction with humans, from modern-day collection for the meat trade, scientific research, and the trade in exotic pets to how their survival is being threatened by habitat destruction, climate change, and disease. * A comprehensive guide to the natural history of frogs and toads * Features 200 stunning color photographs * Covers each of the 49 unique frog families * Describes anatomy, life cycle, habitats, survival tricks, and more See more
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Product Details
  • Format: Hardback
  • Weight: 879g
  • Dimensions: 191 x 254mm
  • Publication Date: 22 May 2011
  • Publisher: Princeton University Press
  • Publication City/Country: New Jersey, United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9780691149684
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