A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.
Explores the ecology of ponds, featuring photographs, maps, and illustrations, along with information on the plants and animals that are native and visitors to ponds, and also discusses environmental changes that have impacted these habitats.
Five vignettes, from dawn to midnight, present the dramatic dynamics of survival and competition in and around a typical North American pond, featuring such animals as a pickerel frog, water snake, and opossum.