Description
Amphibians are one of the world's most rapidly declining fauna groups. In an era of devastating climate change, habitat destruction and irreplaceable loss of biological diversity, it has never been more important to have effective resources for identifying and managing wildlife.
Tapping into the deep knowledge of the best frog experts in south-eastern Australia, Frogs of Victoria not only provides the tools to identify Victorian frogs - including keys, photographs and comparative information on similar species - it also presents detailed information on their biology, habitats, status and threats. Importantly, the authors also detail the urgent actions required to prevent further loss of amphibian diversity in Victoria.
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.
KEY INFO:
About the Author
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.
Reviews
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)
Book Information
ISBN 9781486313815
Author Nick Clemann
Format Paperback
Page Count 180
Imprint CSIRO Publishing
Publisher CSIRO Publishing
Weight(grams) 500g
Dimensions(mm) 245mm * 170mm * 11mm
Tapping into the deep knowledge of the best frog experts in south-eastern Australia, Frogs of Victoria not only provides the tools to identify Victorian frogs - including keys, photographs and comparative information on similar species - it also presents detailed information on their biology, habitats, status and threats. Importantly, the authors also detail the urgent actions required to prevent further loss of amphibian diversity in Victoria.
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.
KEY INFO:
- Assists readers to identify Victorian frogs, with dichotomous keys and photographs showing major identification features.
- Each species profile is accompanied by colour photographs, a distribution map, distinguishing features, and similar species with details of differentiation.
- Comprehensive species profiles also provide notes on conservation status, biology and breeding, calls, habitats.
- Includes information on threats to Victorian frogs, conservation research and recovery programs.
About the Author
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.
Reviews
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)
Book Information
ISBN 9781486313815
Author Nick Clemann
Format Paperback
Page Count 180
Imprint CSIRO Publishing
Publisher CSIRO Publishing
Weight(grams) 500g
Dimensions(mm) 245mm * 170mm * 11mm
