Snakes of the World


Book Description

Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species-the first catalogue of its kind-covers all living and fossil snakes described between 1758 and 2012, comprising 3,509 living and 274 extinct species allocated to 539 living and 112 extinct genera. Also included are 54 genera and 302 species that are dubious or invalid, resulting in reco







The Biology of Plethodontid Salamanders


Book Description

This volume offers a state-of-the-art overview of plethodontid salamanders. Readers will find the best current understanding of many aspects of the evolution, systematics, development, morphology, life history, ecology, and field methodology of these animals.




Alabama Wildlife, Volume 5


Book Description

Volume 5 offers an all-inclusive and complete update of the four previously published volumes.--




Amphibian Declines


Book Description

Documents in comprehensive detail a major environmental crisis: rapidly declining amphibian populations and the disturbing developmental problems that are increasingly prevalent within many amphibian species.




Introduction to Horned Lizards of North America


Book Description

* Features detailed species accounts; gives information on horned lizard biology, ecology, and evolution; and describes the role of these fascinating reptiles in mythology, culture, and art * Covers the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and includes all species of horned lizards