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--and have inhabited the earth for more than 200 million
years. Today, however, these amphibians face more challenges than
any other vertebrate group. In this fun and informative book,
herpetologists Mike Dorcas and Whit Gibbons answer common and
not-so-common questions people may have about these fascinating
animals.
Dorcas and Gibbons discuss how frogs evolved, which species
currently exist in the world, and why some have recently gone
extinct. They reveal what frogs eat and what eats them, their role
in cultures across the globe, why many populations are declining
and what we can do to reverse this dangerous trend, why there are
deformed frogs, and much more. They answer expected questions such
as "What is the difference between a frog and a toad?" and "Why do
some people lick toads?" and unexpected ones such as "Why do some
frogs lay their eggs in the leaves of trees?" and "Do frogs feel
pain?"
The authors' easy-to-understand yet thorough explanations
provide insight into the amazing biology of this amphibian group.
In addressing conservation questions, Dorcas and Gibbons highlight
the frightening implications of the current worldwide amphibian
crisis, which many scientists predict will bring extinction rates
experienced by frog species to levels not seen in any vertebrate
animal group in millions of years.
Packed with facts and featuring two color galleries and 70
black-and-white photographs, "Frogs: The Animal Answer Guide" is
sure to address the questions on the minds of curious
naturalists.
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