Amphibian [electronic resource]
Clarke, Barry2013
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Abstract: Discover the different habitats and life cycles in the world of frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. Eyewitness Amphibian takes a close look at the fascinating natural history of these creatures from the bright green, red-eyed tree frogs to the dull, burrowing, wormlike caecilians; from startling black and yellow fire salamanders to tiny transparent glass frogs and much, much more!
Main title:
Amphibian [electronic resource] / written by Barry Clarke ; photographed by Geoff Brightling and Frank Greenaway.
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Edition:
Rev. ed.
Imprint:
New York [N.Y.] : DK Publishing, 2005 (Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2013.)
Collation:
1 online resource (213 entries) : 280 images, digital files.
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Notes:
Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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Print version: 72 p. : col. ill.
Contents:
What is an amphibian? -- Ancient amphibians -- The bare bones -- The importance of water -- Colors and markings -- Protection from predators -- Fast food -- Hide and seek -- Senses and survival -- Leaps and bounds -- All fingers and toes -- Mating embraces -- Courtship displays -- Egg laying and parental care -- Metamorphosis -- Early days -- Frog or toad? -- Tailed amphibians -- Life in the trees -- Earth movers -- Poison-dart frogs and mantellas -- Friends and enemies -- Rare and endangered -- Conservation -- Did you know? -- Keeping amphibians as pets -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Acknowledgments.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
0756613817 (Library Binding)0756613809 (Hardcover)9781782682851 (online)
Dewey class:
597.8
LC class:
QL644.2
Language:
English
BRN:
502367
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