Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 22,49 MB
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 146543559X
From tiny frogs in the rainforests to giant tropical crocodiles and desert lizards and snakes, explore the entire range of these cold-blooded creatures in this compact guide, filled with stunning photography, a comprehensive catalog of reptiles and amphibians, and key data organized in easily accessible panels.
Author : Thomas F. Tyning
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 36,51 MB
Release : 1990-04-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780316817134
With this 'Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles', you can discover and understand the lives of common frogs, salamanders, alligators, snakes, turtles, and lizards to an extent that has never been possible, through the unique behavior-watching approach of the Stokes Nature Guides.
Author : Christopher A. Phillips
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 20,74 MB
Release : 2022-06-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0252053257
The second edition of the Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois offers up-to-date information on the state’s 102 species of frogs and toads, salamanders, turtles, lizards, and snakes. Detailed descriptions by the authors include habitats, distinguishing features, behaviors, and other facts, while revised range maps and full-color photographs help users recognize animals in the field. In addition, an identification key and easy-to-navigate page layouts guide readers through extensive background material on each species' population, diet, predators, reproduction, and conservation status. A one-of-a-kind resource, the Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois is a definitive guide aimed at biologists, teachers, students, wildlife specialists, natural resource managers, conservationists, law enforcement officials, landowners, hobbyists, and everyone else eager to explore herpetology and nature in the Prairie State.
Author : Mark O'Shea
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 13,34 MB
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1405369981
A new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to reptiles and amphibians you will find From the Tomato Frog to the Cornsnake, discover over 400 species of reptiles and amphibians from around the world. 600 incredible photos, annotations and detailed descriptions highlighting chief characteristics and distinguishing marks will help you to identify different species quickly and easily. Covers everything from anatomy and lifecycle to behaviour and includes maps showing you the geographical distribution of each species. Perfect for nature lovers.
Author : Darren W. Pietersen
Publisher : Struik Nature Field Guides
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 49,7 MB
Release : 2022-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775847373
A definitive guide to the 240 known snake, lizard, terrapin, tortoise and crocodile species of Zambia and Malawi (including new discoveries) - the first comprehensive guide of its kind for the region.
Author : J. Whitfield Gibbons
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 27,44 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780820326528
Featuring more than three hundred color photographs and nearly fifty distribution maps, Snakes of the Southeast is stuffed with both entertaining and detailed, in-depth information. Includes and explores size charts, key identifiers (scales, body shape, patterns, and color), descriptions of habitat, behavior and activity, food and feeding, reproduction, predators and defense, and conservation.
Author : Robert C. Stebbins
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 40,15 MB
Release : 1999-04-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780395971956
The most common snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs and toads, salamanders, and crocodilia of North America.
Author : Robert C. Stebbins
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 30,85 MB
Release : 2012-09-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520949978
". . . encourage[s] hope and resilience in times of devastating damage."—New York Review of Books This user-friendly guide is the only complete resource that identifies and describes all the amphibians and reptiles—salamanders, frogs and toads, lizards, snakes, and tortoises and turtles—that live in California. The species are described in richly detailed accounts that include range maps, lifelike color paintings by Robert C. Stebbins, clear drawings of various life stages including eggs, notes on natural history, and conservation status. Easy-to-use keys for every order help identify species, and informative chapters cover more general topics including evolution, habitat loss, and photography. Throughout, anecdotes and observations reveal new insights into the lives of California’s abundant but often hidden amphibians and reptiles.
Author : R. D. Bartlett
Publisher : UNM Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 32,77 MB
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0826352081
New Mexico is home to 165 species and subspecies of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, toads, and salamanders. Some are ubiquitous and others are localized. If you want basic and reliable information on the lizard in your backyard or the snake you encountered on a hike in the mountains, this handy field guide is invaluable. Both complete and concise, it includes species accounts, maps, photographs, and black-and-white drawings to help you identify the species you have encountered. In addition to basic taxonomy and a glossary, the authors have included suggestions on field protocol and legalities, as well as useful information about the various herpetofauna habitats in the state.
Author : Mike Pingleton
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,99 MB
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0820354589
Herping is the observation of amphibians and reptiles for recreation or for the production of citizen science—the cold-blooded equivalent of birding. The Field Herping Guide: Finding Amphibians and Reptiles in the Wild is the first book to explore the fun and fascinating world of observing herpetofauna across North America. The natural world holds an amazing diversity of herps, some as close as our own backyards. This guidebook is geared toward new field herpers and uses proven methods from professional herpetologists Mike Pingleton and Joshua Holbrook. The guide addresses basic questions new field herpers have about amphibians and reptiles: What do I need to know about their biology? Where do I look for them, and when? These topics are covered in a straightforward manner, with images, a glossary of essential terms, personal anecdotes, and informational vignettes that support the subject material. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: Getting Started Understanding Herp Behavior Finding Herps Catching and Handling Herps Safety in the Field Ethics and Etiquette, Rights and Responsibilities Classification, Taxonomy, and Species Identification Citizen Science and Data Collection Herp Photography Social Aspects of Field Herping A History of Field Herping
