They were bestowed with magical properties in folklore, they were sought after as ingredients of witches' broth, and they are comic characters that have invaded popular culture, from Kermit the Frog to Toad of Toad Hall. Frogs and toads are charismatic members of Britain's wildlife. But what do you really know about them? Scratch beneath the surface, and you will discover some of nature's weirdest creatures, amphibians whose ecology we are only now coming to understand. Spotlight Frogs and Toads is a compelling account of Britain's four native amphibian species: the Common Frog, the Pool...
They were bestowed with magical properties in folklore, they were sought after as ingredients of witches' broth, and they are comic characters that ha...
What did pig-like Entelodon and prehistoric horse Eohippus have in common? Who did 'walking whale' Ambulocetus share a taxomonic order with? Prehistoric Creatures of the Order collects members of the same taxonomic order - families of animals that share an important evolutionary trait - together in an informative and beautifully illustrated way. Fascinating text brings Kelsey Oseid's charming illustrations to life in this enchanting look at the animal kingdom.
What did pig-like Entelodon and prehistoric horse Eohippus have in common? Who did 'walking whale' Ambulocetus share a taxomonic order with? Pre...
