This book is packed full of fascinating information, and you'll be am azed at how much you learn about Australia's frogs and toads by leaping into the pages that follow. Australia has a vast array of amphibians tha t live in a wide range of habitats and regions. All are adapted perfectl y to their environments, employing unique strategies for survival. It gi ves me great pleasure to publish this book, which will help unlock the s ecrets of Australia's frogs and toads.

Delve into the mystery of how frogs and toads evolved; recognise the six frog and toad families an d their amazing adaptability; uncover the secrets of prehistoric amphibi ans; find out where frogs and toads live; learn about their life cycles (what they eat, where they breed and what their mating calls sound like) and also find out why many Australian frogs and toads are threatened wi th extinction.