Rain Frog

Author : Louis du Preez
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775846369

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Frogs of Southern Africa – A Complete Guide by Louis du Preez Pdf

Frogs of Southern Africa: A Complete Guide remains the most authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the frogs of the region ever produced, covering all aspects of frog and tadpole biology and behaviour. This new edition (with a slight name change) has been thoroughly updated to reflect taxonomic changes based on the most recent research and DNA studies, and includes the discovery of seven new species. All 164 southern African frog species, and their tadpole stages, are fully described, along with their conservation status, calls, habitat and habits. Identification is made easy with the aid of large, full-colour images, keys to species and summary panels on ‘Key ID points’ and ‘Distinctive characters’. Calls for most species can be accessed instantly via QR codes in the book or downloaded from a dedicated website. Spectrograms of the calls are also included in the book. Written by respected authorities in the fi eld, this timely updated edition will be of benefit to all nature lovers, amateur ‘froggers’, students and professional scientists.

Author : Adria F. Klein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Frogs
ISBN : 0768522544

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Rain Frog by Adria F. Klein Pdf

Author : Nalini Nadkarni,Nathaniel T. Wheelwright
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Cloud forest ecology
ISBN : 019509560X

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Monteverde by Nalini Nadkarni,Nathaniel T. Wheelwright Pdf

The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve has captured the attention of biologists, conservationists and ecologists and has been the setting for extensive investigation over the past 30 years. This provides information on this ecosystem and the biota.

Author : LaRue W. Selman
Publisher : Aro Books Incorporated
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1980-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0898680913

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Rain Frog by LaRue W. Selman Pdf

Rain frog asks a wise old frog, a bluejay, and a beaver why there has been no rain and Froggy Swamp is drying up.

Author : Matthew Richardson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 2214 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781108852586

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Threatened and Recently Extinct Vertebrates of the World by Matthew Richardson Pdf

Habitat loss and degradation are currently the main anthropogenic causes of species extinctions. The root cause is human overpopulation. This unique volume provides, for the very first time, a comprehensive overview of all threatened and recently extinct mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes within the context of their locations and habitats. The approach takes a systematic examination of each biogeographic realm and region of the world, both terrestrial and marine, but with a particular emphasis on geographic features such as mountains, islands, and coral reefs. It reveals patterns useful in biodiversity conservation, helps to put it all into perspective, and ultimately serves as both a baseline from which to compare subsequent developments as well as a standardization of the way threatened species are studied.

Author : Newman Ivey White,Wayland D. Hand
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780822382867

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The Frank C. Brown Collection of NC Folklore by Newman Ivey White,Wayland D. Hand Pdf

Frank C. Brown organized the North Carolina Folklore Society in 1913. Both Dr. Brown and the Society collected stores from individuals—Brown through his classes at Duke University and through his summer expeditions in the North Carolina mountains, and the Society by interviewing its members—and also levied on the previous collections made by friends and members of the Society. The result was a large mass of texts and notes assembled over a period of nearly forty years and covering every aspect of local tradition. members of the Society. The result was a large mass of texts and notes assembled over a period of nearly forty years and covering every aspect of local tradition.

Author : Mark O'Shea,Simon Maddock
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691248301

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Frogs of the World by Mark O'Shea,Simon Maddock Pdf

A richly illustrated guide to the world’s frogs that includes species from every family With more than 7,600 known species, frogs exhibit an extraordinary range of forms and behaviors, from those that produce toxins so deadly that they could kill a human many times over to those that can survive being frozen in ice. Frogs of the World is an essential guide to this astonishingly diverse group of animals. An in-depth introduction covers everything from the origins and evolution of frogs to their life cycles and defense strategies. Beautiful illustrations accompany profiles of species from each family, shedding invaluable light on the enormous range of appearance, habitats, and behavior of these marvelous creatures. Features hundreds of stunning color photographs Covers taxonomy, anatomy, locomotion, reproduction, diet, and more Discusses the conservation of the world’s frogs An invaluable resource for herpetologists, naturalists, and anyone interested in amphibians

Author : Tim Halliday
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780226184654

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The Book of Frogs by Tim Halliday Pdf

What is a frog? -- Complex life cycle -- An acoustic world -- Frogs, toads & people -- Population declines -- Amphibian diseases -- Distribution & classification -- Why the number of frog species is increasing -- The frogs

Author : Suzanne Gene Courtney
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781612047799

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Rainfrog by Suzanne Gene Courtney Pdf

A little girl makes friends with a cute tree frog. Later they are separated and try to find each other again.

Author : Alan Channing
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781501733697

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Amphibians of Central and Southern Africa by Alan Channing Pdf

Amphibians of Central and Southern Africa is the first comprehensive guide to the frogs, toads, and caecilians of the ten sub-equatorial African countries—Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The result is at once a valuable reference tool, a field guide, and a source of ideas for future research.A source of increasing interest in their own right, amphibians are also benchmark species for biodiversity, and are used as laboratory animals in many of the sciences. In the wild, amphibians, especially frogs, act as natural monitors of water quality and are invaluable in pest control. Their skins secrete a wide range of pharmacologically active substances, such as antibiotics and painkillers. Yet frog populations are declining worldwide, mainly due to human destruction of their habitats. Alan Channing synthesizes information published over the last century to provide the first natural history and a portrait of the amphibian fauna of this vast region.Key features of Amphibians of Central and Southern Africa include*detailed accounts for 205 species of frogs and toads (and 2 species of caecilian) accompanied by color illustrations, distribution maps, details of breeding and tadpole behavior, and call descriptions*illustrations and tadpole identification keys for each genus*special sections for some species with topics such as "skin toxins"*an overview of fossil frogs, a discussion of humankind and frogs in Africa, and a bibliography of African frog biology

Author : Wayland D. Hand
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 0822302594

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Popular Beliefs and Superstitions from North Carolina by Wayland D. Hand Pdf

Author : Keith Barnes
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691161785

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Animals of Kruger National Park by Keith Barnes Pdf

This compact and stunningly illustrated field guide is an essential companion for any safari in South Africa's Kruger National Park--one of the largest, most iconic, and most visited conservation areas in Africa. Featuring a unique attractive layout and more than 200 color photographs that show animals in a variety of poses, the guide covers all of the park's most frequently seen mammals, reptiles, and frogs. The authoritative and accessible text provides more information about identification, habitat, behavior, biology, and conservation than most competing guides. Written by South Africa native Keith Barnes, an experienced naturalist, wildlife guide, and author, the guide covers 57 mammals, 17 reptiles, and 8 frogs. In addition to Kruger's famous Big-5 of elephants, leopards, lions, rhinoceroses, and buffalos, the guide also includes lesser-known animals such as the charismatic Wild Dog, smaller cats like the Serval and Caracal, and odd nocturnal denizens like the Cape Porcupine and Springhare. Text and photos work seamlessly to enhance the user's understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the animals of this incredible region, which is home to South Africa's most important populations of megafauna. * An essential all-in-one Kruger safari companion* Perfect for new and experienced safari-goers alike* Small, portable format ideal for field use* Unique attractive layout with more than 200 stunning color photographs* Photos show animals in a variety of poses* Covers the most frequently seen species--57 mammals, 17 reptiles, and 8 frogs* Authoritative and accessible text provides more information about identification, behavior, biology, and conservation than most competing guides* Includes spoor prints for all frequently encountered mammal tracks Distributed by Princeton University Press.--

Author : Cliff Dorse,Suretha Dorse
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775847403

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Field Guide to Fynbos Fauna by Cliff Dorse,Suretha Dorse Pdf

South Africa’s Fynbos Biome, which spans the country’s Western and Eastern Cape provinces, is one of the richest floras in the world. In addition to its spectacular botanical diversity, the region is also famous for its remarkable variety of fauna, with some species occurring nowhere else – from the tiny Micro Frog to the brightly coloured Orange-breasted Sunbird and the large, strikingly marked Bontebok. The first of its kind, this concise field guide covers more than 400 species in four animal groups: mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs. The species accounts include key identification features and are paired with full-colour photographs and distribution maps. This guide encompasses popular tourist destinations such as the Cape Peninsula, the Kogelberg, the Cederberg, the Agulhas Plain, the West Coast and Baviaanskloof. Sales points: First guide to focus on Fynbos wildlife. Ideal for visitors, hikers, botanists, conservationists and anyone with an interest in the region’s natural history. Written by conservationists with extensive field experience. Supported by high-quality colour photographs.

Author : Cynthia Barnett
Publisher : Crown
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780804137119

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Rain by Cynthia Barnett Pdf

Rain is elemental, mysterious, precious, destructive. It is the subject of countless poems and paintings; the top of the weather report; the source of the world's water. Yet this is the first book to tell the story of rain. Cynthia Barnett's Rain begins four billion years ago with the torrents that filled the oceans, and builds to the storms of climate change. It weaves together science—the true shape of a raindrop, the mysteries of frog and fish rains—with the human story of our ambition to control rain, from ancient rain dances to the 2,203 miles of levees that attempt to straitjacket the Mississippi River. It offers a glimpse of our "founding forecaster," Thomas Jefferson, who measured every drizzle long before modern meteorology. Two centuries later, rainy skies would help inspire Morrissey’s mopes and Kurt Cobain’s grunge. Rain is also a travelogue, taking readers to Scotland to tell the surprising story of the mackintosh raincoat, and to India, where villagers extract the scent of rain from the monsoon-drenched earth and turn it into perfume. Now, after thousands of years spent praying for rain or worshiping it; burning witches at the stake to stop rain or sacrificing small children to bring it; mocking rain with irrigated agriculture and cities built in floodplains; even trying to blast rain out of the sky with mortars meant for war, humanity has finally managed to change the rain. Only not in ways we intended. As climate change upends rainfall patterns and unleashes increasingly severe storms and drought, Barnett shows rain to be a unifying force in a fractured world. Too much and not nearly enough, rain is a conversation we share, and this is a book for everyone who has ever experienced it.

Author : Mikael Angelo S. Francisco
Publisher : Ukiyoto Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789815003659

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Science Scramble by Mikael Angelo S. Francisco Pdf

Have you ever wondered how cats manage to land on their feet after a fall? Or why you’ll never find two snowflakes in nature that are exactly the same? Or why humans need to sleep in order to survive? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then Science Scramble is certainly the book for you. Actually, even if you answered “no” to all of them, you’re likely to find something in here that’s weird and wonderful enough to grab your attention. After all, this illustrated book contains more than 200 fun facts, surprising stories, and mythbusters, all related to science. Read about the incredibly tough tardigrade, the fastest-rotating planet, the unique eyes of the Philippine eagle, the animal with the shortest name, and more. Indulge your curiosity and enrich your mind by picking up this collection of amazing tales and spectacular trivia from the world of science. (Just don’t read this before bedtime, because you won’t be able to put this book down!)