Discover the extraordinary resilience of Australia’s desert survivor — the Water Holding Frog (Ranoidea platycephala) — in this groundbreaking scientific and educational handbook. Meticulously researched and written for professionals, students, and conservation enthusiasts, this book reveals the fascinating biology, ecology, and future of one of nature’s most remarkable amphibians.
From the arid plains of central Australia to the frontier of modern biological science, The Water Holding Frog Handbook explores how this unique species thrives where few creatures can endure. Through sixteen comprehensive chapters, readers will journey through the frog’s evolutionary history, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecological role, as well as learn advanced insights into captive care, disease management, and conservation strategies.
This authoritative reference blends cutting-edge research and practical application, detailing innovations such as environmental DNA monitoring, radio telemetry, AI-assisted acoustic analysis, and genomic studies that decode the molecular secrets of drought adaptation. It also highlights the importance of citizen science, indigenous stewardship, and youth education in securing the species’ future amid climate change and habitat loss.
Whether you are a biologist, zookeeper, researcher, or nature educator, this handbook provides the essential foundation for understanding and preserving Ranoidea platycephala—a species that symbolizes endurance, environmental harmony, and the art of survival in a drying world.
Key Features:
Detailed coverage of physiology, behavior, and estivation ecology
Evidence-based husbandry, breeding, and rehabilitation guidelines
Advanced conservation tools, from eDNA to climate modeling
Integration of indigenous knowledge and modern science
Forward-looking perspectives on biotechnology and genome banking
The Water Holding Frog Handbook is more than a scientific text—it is a celebration of adaptability, an educational guide for responsible stewardship, and a visionary roadmap for amphibian conservation in the 21st century.
Preserve the desert’s quiet miracle. Learn its secrets. Join the future of amphibian science.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Discover the extraordinary resilience of Australia's desert survivor - the Water Holding Frog (Ranoidea platycephala) - in this groundbreaking scientific and educational handbook. Meticulously researched and written for professionals, students, and conservation enthusiasts, this book reveals the fascinating biology, ecology, and future of one of nature's most remarkable amphibians.From the arid plains of central Australia to the frontier of modern biological science, The Water Holding Frog Handbook explores how this unique species thrives where few creatures can endure. Through sixteen comprehensive chapters, readers will journey through the frog's evolutionary history, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecological role, as well as learn advanced insights into captive care, disease management, and conservation strategies.This authoritative reference blends cutting-edge research and practical application, detailing innovations such as environmental DNA monitoring, radio telemetry, AI-assisted acoustic analysis, and genomic studies that decode the molecular secrets of drought adaptation. It also highlights the importance of citizen science, indigenous stewardship, and youth education in securing the species' future amid climate change and habitat loss.Whether you are a biologist, zookeeper, researcher, or nature educator, this handbook provides the essential foundation for understanding and preserving Ranoidea platycephala-a species that symbolizes endurance, environmental harmony, and the art of survival in a drying world.Key Features: Detailed coverage of physiology, behavior, and estivation ecologyEvidence-based husbandry, breeding, and rehabilitation guidelinesAdvanced conservation tools, from eDNA to climate modelingIntegration of indigenous knowledge and modern scienceForward-looking perspectives on biotechnology and genome bankingThe Water Holding Frog Handbook is more than a scientific text-it is a celebration of adaptability, an educational guide for responsible stewardship, and a visionary roadmap for amphibian conservation in the 21st century.Preserve the desert's quiet miracle. Learn its secrets. Join the future of amphibian science. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798270153700
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Discover the extraordinary resilience of Australia's desert survivor - the Water Holding Frog (Ranoidea platycephala) - in this groundbreaking scientific and educational handbook. Meticulously researched and written for professionals, students, and conservation enthusiasts, this book reveals the fascinating biology, ecology, and future of one of nature's most remarkable amphibians.From the arid plains of central Australia to the frontier of modern biological science, The Water Holding Frog Handbook explores how this unique species thrives where few creatures can endure. Through sixteen comprehensive chapters, readers will journey through the frog's evolutionary history, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecological role, as well as learn advanced insights into captive care, disease management, and conservation strategies.This authoritative reference blends cutting-edge research and practical application, detailing innovations such as environmental DNA monitoring, radio telemetry, AI-assisted acoustic analysis, and genomic studies that decode the molecular secrets of drought adaptation. It also highlights the importance of citizen science, indigenous stewardship, and youth education in securing the species' future amid climate change and habitat loss.Whether you are a biologist, zookeeper, researcher, or nature educator, this handbook provides the essential foundation for understanding and preserving Ranoidea platycephala-a species that symbolizes endurance, environmental harmony, and the art of survival in a drying world.Key Features: Detailed coverage of physiology, behavior, and estivation ecologyEvidence-based husbandry, breeding, and rehabilitation guidelinesAdvanced conservation tools, from eDNA to climate modelingIntegration of indigenous knowledge and modern scienceForward-looking perspectives on biotechnology and genome bankingThe Water Holding Frog Handbook is more than a scientific text-it is a celebration of adaptability, an educational guide for responsible stewardship, and a visionary roadmap for amphibian conservation in the 21st century.Preserve the desert's quiet miracle. Learn its secrets. Join the future of amphibian science. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798270153700
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