A Complete Guide to the Frogs of Southern Africa

by Louis du Preez

Overview

This beautiful and authoritative book is the most comprehensive treatment of frogs of the region ever produced and covers frog and tadpole biology and behaviour. All 160 frog species (with their tadpole stages) are fully described, giving conservation status, habitat and habits. To aid identification, there are large, full-colour images of each species, detailed keys and clear summary panels showing 'Distinctive characters' and 'Key ID Points'. Spectrograms are provided, offering the surest method of identifying these secretive and often cryptic creatures. For all nature lovers, amateur 'froggers' students, as well as professional scientists, this is an inspiring and significant guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781775843504
Publisher:	Penguin Random House South Africa
Publication date:	10/01/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	488
File size:	92 MB
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About the Author

Vincent Carruthers, an environmental consultant, is a registered professional scientist specialising in amphibians and wetlands. He has published widely on natural science, including several books, among them The Wildlife of Southern Africa; South African Frogs – a Complete Guide (with Neville Passmore) and A Complete Guide to the Frogs of Southern Africa (with Louis du Preez). Louis du Preez, a professor of zoology at North-West University, holds a PhDin amphibian parasitology. He heads the African Amphibian Conservation Research Group. Books that he has written or co-authored include A Complete Guide to the Frogs of Southern Africa, and Field Guide to the Frogs and Toads of the Free State.