Author : Trevor Beebee
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 38,78 MB
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1907807489
A comprehensive guide to the native and non-native species of amphibian and reptile found in the British Isles. It covers the biology, ecology, conservation and identification of the British herpetofauna, and provides keys to adults and young.
Author : Peter Roberts
Publisher : Occasional Publications S.
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 20,5 MB
Release : 1999-08
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 9781851538652
Author : Jeroen Speybroeck
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 733 pages
File Size : 19,21 MB
Release : 2016-07-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1472925637
This groundbreaking new guide is an authoritative field reference for these two groups of animals. The taxonomy and systematics of European reptiles and amphibians have changed a lot in recent years, yet there is no modern, up-to-date field guide available that comprehensively covers all the species. The last illustrated field guide to European reptiles and amphibians was first published 38 years ago, and remains outdated despite occasional reprints and new editions. This major new field guide addresses this deficiency. A total of 219 species are covered in detail, with a focus on identification and geographical variation; species texts also cover distribution, habitat and behaviour. Superb colour illustrations by talented artist Ilian Velikov depict every species and all major variations, and colour photographs are also included for most species. The book includes over 370 colour artworks and 200 colour photographs, 155 accurate and up-to-date distribution maps, and easy-to-use keys and tables to help with swift species identification.
Author : James P. Gibbs
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 26,35 MB
Release : 2007-04-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0199885370
This is the first guide yet produced to the amphibians and reptiles of New York State, a large and heavily populated state that hosts a surprisingly diverse and interesting community of amphibians and reptiles. This much needed guide to the identification, distribution, natural history and conservation of the amphibians and reptiles of New York State fill a long-empty niche. The book is the first comprehensive presentation of the distributional data gathered for the New York State Amphibian and Reptile Atlas project. With more than 60,000 records compiled from 1990-1999, this extraordinary and up-to-date database provides a rich foundation for the book. This volume provides detailed narratives on the 69 species native to New York State. With a heavy emphasis on conservation biology, the book also includes chapters on threats, legal protections, habitat conservation guidelines, and conservation case studies. Also included are 67 distribution maps and 62 pages of color photographs contributed by more than 30 photographers. As a field guide or a desk reference, The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State is indispensable for anyone interested in the vertebrate animals of the Northeast, as well as students, field researchers and natural resource professionals.
Author : Nicholas Arnold
Publisher :
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,88 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691114132
"Well written, this is the best English-language guide to the entire western European herpetofauna for the international market."--Tom Langton, Chairman of Froglife Trust, Director of Herpetofauna Consultants International Ltd.
Author : James H. Harding
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 25,12 MB
Release : 2017-05-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0472053388
A revised and updated guide to reptiles and amphibians in the Great Lakes region
Author : Robert F. Inger
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,56 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 9789838121293
Author : Jen Green
Publisher : Facts On File
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,83 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 9781604132564
Designed to introduce middle school students to the diverse species that make up the reptilian and amphibian classes. Includes more than 100 articles that describe in detail specific groups of cold-blooded vertebrates; illustrated by colour photographs, drawings, and maps.
Author : Robert Powell
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 16,85 MB
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0544662490
A completely updated edition, including 122 newly recognized or recently established non-native species of reptiles and amphibians. The new edition of this definitive guide reflects 25 years’ worth of changes in our knowledge of reptiles and amphibians. It includes descriptions of 122 newly recognized or recently established non-native species, updated maps, and new figures and photos. Color illustrations and drawings show key details for accurate identification. More than 100 color photographs and 322 color distribution maps accompany the species descriptions. Clear and concise species accounts provide key characteristics, similar species, habitats, and ranges, as well as subspecies, voice descriptions, and conservation status. This edition will be a crucial resource for professional and amateur herpetologists, naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts, and students.
Author : Alvin R. Breisch
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 42,32 MB
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1421421577
A beautifully illustrated tour of the region’s snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and salamanders. Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award of the NOBA Foundation (Nature and Environment Category) In the best tradition of natural history writing and art, The Snake and the Salamander explores the diverse collection of reptiles and amphibians that inhabit the northeastern quadrant of the United States. Covering 13 states that run from Maine to Virginia, author Alvin R. Breisch and artist Matt Patterson showcase the lives of 83 species of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and salamanders. These intriguing animals are organized by habitat and type, from forest to grassland to bogs to big waters, and revealed through a combination of Breisch’s engaging prose and Patterson’s original color illustrations. Breisch’s guided tour combines historical notes and conservation issues with lessons on genetics, evolution, habitats, life histories, and more. Discover how careful attention to frog calls coupled with DNA analysis led to the discovery of a new species of frog in New York City, why evolutionary adaptations made the Eastern Ratsnake a superb climber, and the surprising fact that Spiny Softshell turtles actually sprint on land to retreat from predators. Breisch also tells the odd tale of the Green Frog and the Smooth Greensnake, two “green species” that do not actually have any green pigment in their skin. Every species has a story to tell—one that will keep the reader wanting to learn more. The breadth of herpetofauna in the area will surprise many readers: more than 8% of the world’s salamanders and 11% of all turtle species live in the region. Beyond numbers, however, lie aesthetics. The surprising colors and fascinating lifestyles of the reptile and amphibian species in this book will mesmerize readers young and old.
