This fascinating look at the eleven amphibian species that call Texas' Big Bend National Park home is designed to help visitors of all ages and levels of experience understand how amphibians use the park's environment and where each species is likely to be found. In words and pictures, the authors present the distinguishing features of each species so that visitors can identify the frogs and toads they see. Natural history and conservation information alerts readers to the special habits of these little creatures as well as to the changes in habitat brought on by grazing, introduced predators, and reduced water flow. ""Frogs and Toads of Big Bend National Park"" is highly recommended for amateur naturalists, herpetologists, and especially visitors and admirers of this fascinating region and its ecosystem.
- ISBN10 129905272X
- ISBN13 9781299052727
- Publish Date 1 January 2007
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 25 February 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Texas A&M University Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 64
- Language English