Louis du Preez

A Complete Guide to the Frogs of Southern Africa (PVC) (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: New Holland Publ.Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 488
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781775843504
• Artikelnr.: 43971910

Autorenporträt

Louis du Preez is a professor of zoology at North-West University and holds a PhD in amphibian parasitology. He heads the African Amphibian Conservation Research Group. His research interest focuses on amphibians, including their conservation, parasites and diseases, subjects on which he publishes regularly. His books include Field Guide and Key to the Frogs and Toads of the Free State; Field Guide to the Frogs and Toads of the Vredefort Dome World Heritage Site and Bios: An Integrated Approach to Life-Science Teaching and Learning.