Frogs of Victoria, 9781486313815
Paperback
Identify, understand, and protect Victoria’s frogs before it’s too late.

Frogs of Victoria

a guide to identification, ecology and conservation

$46.40

  • Paperback

    180 pages

  • Release Date

    2 July 2023

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Summary

Ribbiting Revelations: A Guide to Victoria’s Frogs

Amphibians are facing alarming declines worldwide. In a time marked by climate change, habitat loss, and biodiversity depletion, accessible resources for wildlife identification and management are crucial.

Frogs of Victoria, drawing upon the expertise of leading herpetologists in south-eastern Australia, offers the tools to identify Victorian frogs. This includes keys, photographs, and comparisons to similar species, as well…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781486313815
ISBN-10:1486313817
Author:Nick Clemann, Michael Swan
Publisher:CSIRO Publishing
Imprint:CSIRO Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:180
Release Date:2 July 2023
Weight:500g
Dimensions:245mm x 170mm x 11mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Including stunning images from some of Australia’s finest wildlife photographers, Frogs of Victoria is an authoritative resource for ecologists, land managers, conservationists and all who are fascinated by frogs.” * Frogcall 185 *“The authors not only provide thorough descriptions of adults, mostly showing adult dorsal and ventral views, but also give a good summary of species’ biology, including some egg and tadpole photos. The distribution mapsfor each species are very clear, showing where each frog occurs in red grid squares overlain on the green map. Distribution text provides both the species full Australian distribution as well as where it occurs in Victoria.So, should you add this book to your amphibian library? Absolutely without a doubt, I highly recommend it!” – Marion Anstis * FrogCall 188 *“This comprehensive and informative guide to every species of frog in Victoria, is the definitive reference guide for nature enthusiasts and professionals alike.” – Ray Draper * Growing Australian 266 *

About The Author

Nick Clemann

Nick Clemann has been leading programs on threatened wildlife throughout south-eastern Australia for 25 years. He advises government on threatened species research, management, policy and scientific permits. He works for Zoos Victoria and holds an honorary position with Museums Victoria.

Mike Swan was previously a senior herpetofauna keeper with Melbourne Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary. He is now the coordinator of the Lilydale High School reptile collection, the largest school collection of reptiles and frogs in Australia. He is a keen photographer and has written numerous articles, papers and books about reptiles and frogs.

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