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Discover the Hidden Masters of Metamorphosis and Survival.

For over 360 million years, amphibians have walked, leaped, and burrowed through Earth’s history. Having survived shifting continents, ice ages, and the rise and fall of the dinosaurs, these incredible creatures built the ultimate evolutionary bridge between water and land. Yet, much of their double life remains hidden from view—until now.

In Amphibians: Frogs, Toads, Salamanders, Newts, & Caecilians, wildlife educator Scott "Critterman" Robinson takes you on a deep dive into the shimmering space where the water meets the shore. This comprehensive guide uncovers the strange, resilient, and vibrant world of the three modern amphibian lineages: Anura (frogs and toads), Caudata (salamanders and newts), and Gymnophiona (the mysterious, legless caecilians).

Packed with astonishing biological profiles, fast facts, and vital ecological insights, this book explores the ultimate survivalists of the animal kingdom.

Inside this definitive guide, you’ll discover:

• The Masters of the Leap: Spanning from the brilliant but deadly Golden Poison Frog, to the bizarre Wolverine Frog that breaks its own bones for defense, all the way to the colossal, mute Goliath Frog.

• The Shadows of the Forest Floor: Learn about the incredible regenerative powers of the Axolotl to the subterranean survival tactics of the Green Salamander, and more.

• The Unknown Wanderers: A rare look into the bizarre world of Caecilians—including the skin-feeding habits of the Ringed Caecilian and the venom-producing glands of Thompson's Caecilian.

• Bizarre Adaptations: Discover frogs that raise young in their vocal sacs and creatures that effortlessly regrow lost limbs and brain tissue.

• The Ecological Canaries in the Coal Mine: Why these hyper-sensitive, permeable-skinned sentinels are the first to warn us of environmental shifts, and why we should protect them from habitat loss and the deadly chytrid fungus.

Scroll up and step into the extraordinary world of amphibians today!