Giant African Bullfrogs: Life History and Captive Husbandry

Giant African Bullfrogs rank among the largest, most impressive and longest lived frogs of the world, with some individuals reaching 10 inches and up to 4 pounds. Besides their size, they are also known for their parental behaviors. A large male will protect tadpoles and fearlessly attack predators many times its size.. In addition to Giant African Bullfrogs, this book provides an overview of all the African bullfrog species (Pyxicephalus) currently imported in the pet trade with information on their captive care and reproduction. It proposes with the support of photographs that at least two new species need to be described to make sense of the diversity of imported specimens.The last chapter features an extensive bibliography on Pyxicephalus..This is the most thorough book written to date on a species some have called "the king of frogs'.Includes 130 color photos.