{"product_id":"desert-rain-frog-handbook-raphael-eddie-9798266707290","title":"Desert Rain Frog Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to the Natural History, Conservation, and Global Significance of the Namib's Iconic Squeaky Desert Ra","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the remarkable story of one of the world's most charismatic and surprising amphibians-the desert rain frog (\u003ci\u003eBreviceps macrops\u003c\/i\u003e). From the fog-shrouded dunes of the Namib coast to screens and classrooms around the globe, this tiny \"squeaky\" frog has become an unlikely ambassador for one of Earth's most fragile ecosystems. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesert Rain Frog Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e brings together cutting-edge science, captivating natural history, and practical conservation strategies to offer readers a complete and authoritative guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside these pages you will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eExplore the frog's natural history and evolutionary origins\u003c\/b\u003e-learn how an amphibian thrives without rivers or ponds by relying on nightly oceanic fog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eExamine its unique anatomy and ecological role\u003c\/b\u003e, from its translucent skin and powerful vocal sacs to its vital functions in controlling insect populations, aerating soils, and linking desert food webs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eUnderstand the urgent challenges of climate change\u003c\/b\u003e-rising temperatures, shifting fog patterns, and desertification-and discover the innovative conservation actions designed to protect the species and its habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eGain professional insights into captive husbandry and veterinary care\u003c\/b\u003e, with guidance for ethical research, breeding programs, and long-term population management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eSee how global media fame can inspire action\u003c\/b\u003e, as viral videos and international fascination have turned this tiny frog into a symbol of environmental awareness and a catalyst for conservation funding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the latest research, case studies of successful amphibian conservation projects, and inspiring stories of citizen science, this handbook is both a scientific reference and a call to action. Whether you are a biologist, educator, conservation advocate, or nature enthusiast, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesert Rain Frog Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers the knowledge and motivation to protect a species whose squeaky call has captured the world's imagination-and to safeguard the delicate fog desert it calls home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging, meticulously researched, and profoundly inspiring, this book invites you to become part of the global effort to ensure that the desert rain frog continues to sing its unmistakable song for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Raphael Eddie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798266707290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d","brand":"Raphael Eddie","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47761065345279,"sku":"9798266707290","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b212a6a8-d946-4356-9286-ad6d63e89b88.jpg?v=1765514499","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/desert-rain-frog-handbook-raphael-eddie-9798266707290","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}