NTV, amphibians at the garden pond

NTV, amphibians at the garden pond

Content:

You will not only get a beautiful
and interesting small biotope to the
own property, but can also be used
make an important contribution to nature conservation!

• Everything you need to know in order for amphibians to settle in your pond
• The amphibian-friendly garden pond
• Large species part with splendid pictures
• With "amphibian calendar" for the garden pond

Press commentaries:

Following a taste of the time more and more garden pond friends lay themselves ponds, many of them become so-called natural ponds. Surely, only the fewest investors consider thereby, what they can cause. For these a book appeared, which can answer each question, which they could ask, exhaustively, if it refers to the topic: Amphibien at the garden pond . Who knows them all, toads, toads, frogs and newts? All animal species that before man had settled in the places of today's ponds had long been resident and indigenous and had been suppressed for the time being. What to do when they return suddenly and inconspicuously? Many gardeners are aware of the fact that this can happen in well-designed gardens and have been described in some articles (...). So what should we do to get to know these new citizens of the garden better and, if possible, to help them even more? Very simple: Buy and read the book discussed here!
Rarely has a book summarized so much worth knowing about this topic so succinctly and comprehensibly.
Some garden friends, who are not quite firm with the determination, will use the many clear photos beside the text, in order to determine its pond inhabitants correctly. The text leaves also no wish open, there are chapters about the animal species themselves and such, which have apparently secondary meaning, but for a longer existence of pond and animal are extremely important: "Nature as a model", "Legal regulations", "Settlement of amphibians", "Water supply", "Pond technology" and "Safety at the garden pond" are just a few examples. Everything is presented very clearly and comprehensibly for zoological laymen and is also exciting to read.
Conclusion: A 5-star book!

Walther Rohdich in The Aquarium 08/2002


Recommended
(...)Altogether (...) a recommendable book for garden owners who are interested in amphibians, as well as for all amphibian friends and those who want to become one.

Petra Kölle in DATZ 9/2002


(...)(This book) is intended to serve those who want to create a garden pond in their garden that is as close to nature as possible.
The book first of all examines the question of whether the garden pond can be a Noah's ark for amphibians and what position amphibians occupy in the biotope garden pond. The next chapter gives a brief overview of amphibians: evolution, systematics, way of life, catching prey, breathing, voice, reproduction, from egg to lurch, migrations and enemies and diseases. This gives everyone the basic knowledge they need to better understand amphibians. (...)
In the following kind descriptions all amphibian-types native with us are introduced except for two (...) in text and picture. Thereby, distribution, way of life and reproduction are discussed in detail. The garden ponds for amphibians are taken into account afterwards, whereby also the remaining garden is included in the discussion. The question "Fish and amphibians in a body of water - is that possible?", which is important for many people, is answered as well as questions about legal regulations, settlement in one's own garden and the construction and maintenance of a garden pond. (...)
The last part of the book is about safety at the garden pond, care tips and an "amphibian calendar", which gives an overview of important events in the course of the year of the native species. At the end there is a glossary, a bibliography and an index.
The book can be considered as quite successful and gives also the interested layman the possibility of making itself fast familiar with the topic. (...) Altogether a recommendable reading for "newcomers" or advanced readers who are interested in this topic.

Peter Janzen, DGHT-AG Anuren, in elaphe 3/2002


A feel-good garden for frogs
A beautiful garden pond is not just a piece of quality of life. It can also make a contribution to nature and species conservation, according to André de Saint-Paul, Ingo Brand and Wolfgang Schmidt in the book "Amphibien am Gartenteich", published by Natur und Tier - Verlag. Location, pond type, water supply, planting and technology - nothing is left out. In addition the Artenteil equipped like the entire book with excellent color photos presents all domestic tail and frog through species with detailed information and refers also to their special needs.

Review in Dresdner newest News of 30.05.2002


(...)The book shows the right way. More and more garden owners want to create a piece of nature with frogs, toads and newts.
One is also reasonably informed about the work involved in setting up and maintaining such a watercourse. The care of the small water is also important, and here the author gives many care tips.
Also the amphibian calendar is valuable, which clearly tells each owner of a garden pond what is happening at which time of the year in his water and when he can find which kind of amphibian there.
Get a beautiful and interesting small biotope on your own property. Well informed you can make an important contribution to nature conservation!