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Frogs and toads provide one of the great animal success stories on Earth. In this comprehensive book, renowned herpetologist Ellin Beltz offers a compelling picture of the history of the frog, its anatomical makeup, its place in the natural world and the threats that are seriously reducing its numbers around the world. Today, frogs are found on most islands around the world and on all continents except Antarctica. Frogs live from the warmest and wettest tropical lowlands to about 17,000 feet above sea level in the Himalayas. Some areas of Earth have more frogs than others, but frogs are true survivors. But it isn't easy being green. This hearty amphibian lives both on land and in the water and is exposed to a host of chemical and environmental threats. The frog is an animal that indicates the overall health of the environment in which it lives. It is not too much to say that "as goes the frog, so goes the swamp," and even perhaps the planet. Frogs contains a detailed look at all 31 frog families, allowing the reader to learn more about specific ones and appreciate the range and diversity of this popular amphibian. And, yes, toads are covered here, too. There is also a fascinating s

Who reads Frogs : Inside Their Remarkable World?

Author

Beltz, Ellin

Publisher

Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, ON: Firefly Books

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9781554075027

Category

science

Subjects

Fiction, Nature, Young Adult

Rating

4.8 / 5 (13 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14