Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia
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Throughout much of the world, frog populations are declining and some species are disappearing totally. In Australia, several species have become extinct in the past 25 years.
The second edition of this guide, which has been revised and updated, provides concise accounts of all the known frogs of Australia. There are 230 species within the five native frog families: Hylidae, Limnodynastidae, Microhylidae, Myobatrachidae and Ranidae. Also included are the introduced Cane Toad and nine 'stowaway' species that have arrived in Australia.
The text for each species includes details of size, status, distribution, habitat, behaviour and call. Each species is accompanied by a map showing its known distribution, and a full-colour painted illustration. Closely related frogs are shown in identical poses so that comparisons can be made readily. The introductory section of the book covers frog biology and habitats and includes notes on families and genera.
Preface
Introduction
Families and genera
Biology
Habitats
Species accounts
Checklist of genera and species
Glossary
References
Index of scientific names
Index of common names
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Frank Knight spent 25 years at CSIROs Division of Wildlife Research illustrating books and scientific papers. He won a CSIRO Overseas Study Award in 1980, visiting artists and illustrators in Europe, UK, USA and Canada. He left the organisation in 1991 to illustrate the best-selling Field guide to the birds of Australia.
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Related organisations include:
- Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians
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