Frogs and toads fascinate us for many reasons. Frogs sport a dazzling array of colors and markings—some for camouflage, others to warn away predators. Adults also vary a good deal in size, from a tiny
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 histor
Frogs are amazingly diverse—ranging from the massive goliath frog, which weighs several pounds, to the recently discovered gold frog, which measures a mere three-eighths of an inch when fully grown—an
Frogs are amazingly diverse—ranging from the massive goliath frog, which weighs several pounds, to the recently discovered gold frog, which measures a mere three-eighths of an inch when fully grown—an
Most of the islands of the Caribbean have long histories of herpetological exploration and discovery, and even longer histories of human-mediated environmental degradation. Collectively, they constitu
Most of the islands of the Caribbean have long histories of herpetological exploration and discovery, and even longer histories of human-mediated environmental degradation. Collectively, they constitu
"From egg to tadpole to legged tadpole to froglet to adult, a frog goes through many stages before hopping on land. Read about the details of this amazing process in this book that shows how a frog's
In Frogs and Tadpoles young readers can follow the transformation of the common frog from egg to adult amphibian. Animal Families provides a first look at the lifecycles of familiar animals, both wild
This creepy, slimy, gross crawler, depending on the species, is sometimes conversely called cute or adorable. The large eyes, slimy skin, and smiling mouth of the salamander is brightly photographical
Building on the success of its popular predecessor, the second edition of Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles presents newly available findings on the species that are important environmental in
