Frogs of the United States and Canada: 2-vol. set - Rilegato

Dodd, C. Kenneth Jr.

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ISBN 10: 1421406330 ISBN 13: 9781421406336

Casa editrice: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, 2013

Riassunto

With many frog populations declining or disappearing and developmental malformations and disease afflicting others, scientists, conservationists, and concerned citizens need up-to-date, accurate information.Frogs of the United States and Canada is a comprehensive resource for those trying to protect amphibians as well as for researchers and wildlife managers who study biodiversity. From acrobatic tree frogs to terrestrial toads, C. Kenneth Dodd Jr. offers an unparalleled synthesis of the biology, behavior, and conservation of frogs in North America.

This two-volume, fully referenced resource provides color photographs and range maps for 106 native and nonindigenous species and includes detailed information on- past and present distribution- life history and demography - reproduction and diet- landscape ecology and evolution- - diseases, parasites, and threats from toxic substances- conservation and management

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Recensione:

"A MUST have for those with an interest in the frogs of the region!"

(Ian Paulsen The Guardian)

"The best frog book ever written."

(Whit Gibbons Aiken Standard)

"The amount of information, despite Dodd’s introductory disclaimer, is nothing short of amazing... this set has become my first stop when I seek information about anurans, and it is a must-have for anyone interested in frogs."

(Robert Powell IRCF Reptiles & Amphibians)

"A MUST have for those with an interest in the frogs in the region!"

(Birdbooker Report)

"A 'must' definitive 'bible' resource for any with more than a casual interest in frogs."

(Midwest Book Review)

"These very well-written, indispensable volumes are exceptionally detailed, accurate, and up-to-date... Essential."

(Choice)

"This book is useful not just for biology teachers and researchers but also for wildlife managers and others involved in conservation. It is really a very useful reference source, a sort of a mini encyclopedia on frogs."

(Deekay Daulat Biz India Magazine)

"This set should be on every North American herpetologist's bookshelf and in every academic and research institution library on the continent. Both professional biologists and serious amateurs will find the contribution to be the best summary of knowledge on the biology, natural history, and conservation for each species."

(Stephen J. Hecnar Herpetological Review)

Descrizione del libro:

Full species accounts for all frogs north of Mexico make this the amphibian book of the decade.

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• Editore: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1421406330
• ISBN 13: 9781421406336
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 982