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We've lost 52 percent the planet's wildlife in the past 40 years, and while it's easy to raise awareness of, say, the plight of the polar bear, it is far harder to make people care about frogs. (Moore) relies upon more than eye-catching photographs to convince people that amphibians are worthy of our protection. He's wrapped 70,000 words around his 400 photographs, sharing the wonder of the animals and explaining the vital role they play in countless ecosystems.--Pete Brook Wired (10/02/2014)

The (Lost Frogs) project culminated in a gorgeous book that's filled with beautiful images and the harrowing tales of hunting for these amphibians. But most importantly, the book shares the science behind what frogs disappearing around the globe means for planet Earth. It is told in a compelling prose that draws you in and keeps you there for the duration of the book -- and will likely leave you wanting for more.--Jaymi Heimbuch Mother Nature Network (10/30/2014) We've lost 52 percent the planet's wildlife in the past 40 years, and while it's easy to raise awareness of, say, the plight of the polar bear, it is far harder to make people care about frogs. (Moore) relies upon more than eye-catching photographs to convince people that amphibians are worthy of our protection. He's wrapped 70,000 words around his 400 photographs, sharing the wonder of the animals and explaining the vital role they play in countless ecosystems.--Pete Brook Wired (10/02/2014) Informative, entertaining, and colorfully illustrated... This is a superb resource for general readers and for specialists with advanced training in herpetology. It not only makes fascinating reading but also provides numerous, excellent color photos of rare frogs and salamanders. Highly recommended. All readership levels and libraries.--E. D. Keiser, University of Mississippi Choice (05/01/2015)

We've lost 52 percent the planet's wildlife in the past 40 years, and while it's easy to raise awareness of, say, the plight of the polar bear, it is far harder to make people care about frogs. (Moore) relies upon more than eye-catching photographs to convince people that amphibians are worthy of our protection. He's wrapped 70,000 words around his 400 photographs, sharing the wonder of the animals and explaining the vital role they play in countless ecosystems.-- (10/02/2014) With stories and more than 400 photos in his debut book, award-winning conservation photographer Moore seeks to raise the profile of frogs in the consciousness of a public largely unaware that in recent years amphibians have been at the forefront of the largest mass extinction event since the dinosaurs disappeared. As director of the amphibian program at Conservation International, Moore spearheaded an international effort to search for species feared to be extinct. Following Moore on his global odyssey and riding the rollercoaster of his hopes, disappointments and triumphs brings the reader closer to his beloved frogs. As he searches for remaining forests in the ravished Haitian landscape, tracks vanished species amid the continuing political conflict in northern Colombia, and discovers seeds of a cultural narrative wrapped up in the mysteries surrounding the Hula Painted Frog of Israel, Moore also seeks to untangle the complex knot of fragile ecosystems tied up with struggling economies, political strife, and climate change. In this part travelogue, part adventure story, and part zoological journal, Moore doesn't shy away from sharing his personal experiences, thoughts and humor, and thus succeeds in transferring his passion and enthusiasm to readers.-- (11/14/2014) Informative, entertaining, and colorfully illustrated... This is a superb resource for general readers and for specialists with advanced training in herpetology. It not only makes fascinating reading but also provides numerous, excellent color photos of rare frogs and salamanders. Highly recommended. All readership levels and libraries.-- (05/01/2015) The (Lost Frogs) project culminated in a gorgeous book that's filled with beautiful images and the harrowing tales of hunting for these amphibians. But most importantly, the book shares the science behind what frogs disappearing around the globe means for planet Earth. It is told in a compelling prose that draws you in and keeps you there for the duration of the book -- and will likely leave you wanting for more.-- (10/30/2014) The (Search for Lost Frogs) campaign was wildly successful. In a year, scientists in froggy parts of the world found 20 of the lost frogs--one of which had last been seen in 1874. Frogs got more media scrutiny than at any time since Noah's Ark. And now Mr. Moore has written an excellent account of the campaign--full of passionate scientists, wild landscapes and exquisite pictures of these luminous creatures that for once are getting the attention they deserve.-- (11/08/2014) This book is in many ways a reflection of the entire state of the planet's health, just as amphibians are often used to reflect the state of the waterways they inhabit. Much has been lost and there's still plenty to lose, but within all of the mourning and nostalgia there's also some hope; there are still discoveries yet to be made.-- (11/01/2014)

We've lost 52 percent the planet's wildlife in the past 40 years, and while it's easy to raise awareness of, say, the plight of the polar bear, it is far harder to make people care about frogs. (Moore) relies upon more than eye-catching photographs to convince people that amphibians are worthy of our protection. He's wrapped 70,000 words around his 400 photographs, sharing the wonder of the animals and explaining the vital role they play in countless ecosystems.-- (10/02/2014) This book is in many ways a reflection of the entire state of the planet's health, just as amphibians are often used to reflect the state of the waterways they inhabit. Much has been lost and there's still plenty to lose, but within all of the mourning and nostalgia there's also some hope; there are still discoveries yet to be made.-- (11/01/2014) Informative, entertaining, and colorfully illustrated... This is a superb resource for general readers and for specialists with advanced training in herpetology. It not only makes fascinating reading but also provides numerous, excellent color photos of rare frogs and salamanders. Highly recommended. All readership levels and libraries.-- (05/01/2015) The (Lost Frogs) project culminated in a gorgeous book that's filled with beautiful images and the harrowing tales of hunting for these amphibians. But most importantly, the book shares the science behind what frogs disappearing around the globe means for planet Earth. It is told in a compelling prose that draws you in and keeps you there for the duration of the book -- and will likely leave you wanting for more.-- (10/30/2014) The (Search for Lost Frogs) campaign was wildly successful. In a year, scientists in froggy parts of the world found 20 of the lost frogs--one of which had last been seen in 1874. Frogs got more media scrutiny than at any time since Noah's Ark. And now Mr. Moore has written an excellent account of the campaign--full of passionate scientists, wild landscapes and exquisite pictures of these luminous creatures that for once are getting the attention they deserve.-- (11/08/2014) With stories and more than 400 photos in his debut book, award-winning conservation photographer Moore seeks to raise the profile of frogs in the consciousness of a public largely unaware that in recent years amphibians have been at the forefront of the largest mass extinction event since the dinosaurs disappeared. As director of the amphibian program at Conservation International, Moore spearheaded an international effort to search for species feared to be extinct. Following Moore on his global odyssey and riding the rollercoaster of his hopes, disappointments and triumphs brings the reader closer to his beloved frogs. As he searches for remaining forests in the ravished Haitian landscape, tracks vanished species amid the continuing political conflict in northern Colombia, and discovers seeds of a cultural narrative wrapped up in the mysteries surrounding the Hula Painted Frog of Israel, Moore also seeks to untangle the complex knot of fragile ecosystems tied up with struggling economies, political strife, and climate change. In this part travelogue, part adventure story, and part zoological journal, Moore doesn't shy away from sharing his personal experiences, thoughts and humor, and thus succeeds in transferring his passion and enthusiasm to readers.-- (11/14/2014)

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Since gaining a PhD in biodiversity conservation, Robin Moore has been a powerful voice for amphibian conservation with the Amphibian Survival Alliance. Robin Moore, a Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, is an award-winning conservation photographer whose pictures regularly appear on the pages of National Geographic, among other publications.

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