Foreword Introduction Amphibian Evolution Amphibian Classification Amphibian Diversity in the Western Palearctic The Amphibian Life Cycle Threats and Conservation How to Use This Book Glossary ANURA Alytidae Bombinatoridae Pelodytidae Pelobatidae Hylidae Bufonidae Ranidae - Genus Rana Ranidae - Genus Pelophylax Exotic Species CAUDATA Salamandridae 1 - Small Newts Salamandridae 2 - Crested and Marbled Newts Salamandridae 3 - Banded and Spotted Newts Salamandridae 4 - Brook and Ribbed Newts Salamandridae 5 - True Salamanders Salamandridae 6 - Lycian Salamanders Plethodontidae - Lungless Salamanders Other Caudata SUBSPECIES APPENDIX Acknowledgements Image Credits Further Reading and Resources Index of Scientific Names Index of Common Names.