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A Complete Guide to the Frogs of Southern Africa Paperback – July 1, 2011

by Vincent Carruthers (Author), Louis du Preez (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
Following in the format and style of Complete Guide to Snakes of SA and Guide to Reptiles of SA, this guide offers the most authoritative and comprehensive treatment of frogs of the region ever produced. It covers all aspects of both frog and tadpole biology and behavior and a detailed treatment of each frog and toad species found in the region. Sonograms for each frog call are featured and the book will be packaged with a CD of all southern African frog calls.
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  1. Print length
    488 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Penguin Random House South Africa
  4. Publication date
    July 1, 2011
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1770074465
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1770074460
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Vincent Carruthers is a well-known environmentalist, who has written and contributed to a range of highly regarded publications, including Wildlife of Southern Africa, Frogs & Frogging in Southern Africa and Frogs of Southern Africa: a Complete Guide, published by Struik Nature. He serves on the board of a number of environmental organisations and runs a management consultancy. In 1989 he was awarded the prestigious Stevenson-Hamilton Medal by the Zoological Society of Southern Africa for his contribution as an amateur zoologist.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House South Africa
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2011
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Pap/Com
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 488 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1770074465
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1770074460
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.95 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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  • Andrew Hodgson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2010
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    There is little I can find to add to the previous review - this really is the best amphibian book I have ever seen, and really sets the standard for other works to aspire to. Everything about it is superb - the clear but succinct text, the excellent illustrations, and the attention to detail in including a CD of frog calls. Simply a wonderful, wonderful field guide. I would give it 6 stars if I could!
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  • ofs13
    5.0 out of 5 stars Erstklassig, aber ein richtiger Brocken
    Reviewed in Germany on May 26, 2019
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    Mittelgroßes Format mit 520 Hochglanzseiten. Wegen den 1,3 Kilo Gewicht werde ich es wohl nicht mit auf meine Reise nehmen. Vielleicht werde ich aber die Kapitel von den knapp 50 Arten meines Reisegebietes mit meinem Smartphone abfotografieren.
    Das Buch umfasst sämtliche Lurche des südlichen Afrikas. Schwanzlurche und auch Blindwühlen gibt es dort nicht. Die Foto-Illustration ist sehr umfassend und zeigt auch oft die Kaulquappen. Der Text macht einen extrem sachkundigen Eindruck. Für die offenbar in einigen Fälle schwierige Artunterscheidung werden ausführliche "Key ID Points", oft mit Detailfotos, aufgeführt.

    Für kaum 22 Euro bekam ich hier wohl einen der aufwendigsten und besten herpetologischen Feldführer der Welt. Ich habe für jeweils ein Bestimmungsbuch der Säugetiere, Vögel, Kriechtiere, Lurche, Tagfalter und Libellen des südlichen Afrikas zusammengenommen nicht einmal 120 Euro ausgegeben. Bis auf den winzigen, aber auch nur 10 Euro teuren Reptilienführer, sind das alles erstklassige, zumeist lückenlose Werke. Reichlich befremdend, denn eine Ausstattung ähnlicher Bücher in ähnlicher Qualität würde mich für Mitteleuropa zwischen 250 bis 500 Euro kosten.
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  • Alain Griffen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2018
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    In the Okavanga delta there are some cryptic frogs which this book identifies with clarity.
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  • Lars
    5.0 out of 5 stars Umfassend
    Reviewed in Germany on January 26, 2017
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    Das Buch ist sehr umfassend und gut strukturiert. Auch die Hörbeispiele sind sehr gut.
    Für meine Studienreise nach Südafrika eine sehr gute Unterstützung zur Identifikation der Frösche.
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  • Kat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really detailed book, glad i bought it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2016
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    Not had a chance to read through it all yet, but it looks really detailed and jam packed with information about amphibians, the CD with the different frog and toad calls was a really awesome touch.
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