Author : W. P. Mara
Publisher : TFH Publications
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 45,38 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Each book in the Herpetology series deals with a particular aspect or species, concerning the care of reptiles, amphibians and other terrarium animals.
Author : Alan Tennant
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 22,52 MB
Release : 2006-01-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1461635640
The State of Texas not only boasts the largest snakes in North America, but also the largest number of species—105. This guide describes in detail each and every one of them, from the benign Texas long-nosed snake, to the venomous Western Cottonmouth. Facts on the biology and behavior are given, plus the latest findings on abundance, reproduction, prey, sizes, and habitat. In addition, introductory chapters describe the physiology and diet of snakes, and an all-important section on "Venom and Evenomation" debunks the many myths surrounding what to do when bit by a venomous snake. 128 color plates of species and subspecies aid in identification.
Author : Roger Conant
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 22,51 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780395904527
Descriptions and illustrations of reptiles and amphibians.
Author : Stacy S. Kowtko
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1039 pages
File Size : 33,50 MB
Release : 2009-11-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0313350892
This timely set invites readers to celebrate the most beautiful and environmentally important places in the United States. Each of the United States boasts numerous special places that are significant for their biodiversity, ecology, habitats for rare and endangered species, or other qualities that make them unique and worthy of preservation. These sites range from nature preserves to state and national parks, wildlife areas, ecosystems that provide a home to diverse flora and fauna, and even scenic vistas. The five volumes of America's Natural Places examine over 200 of the most spectacular and important of these places, with each entry describing the importance of the area, the flora and fauna that it supports, threats to the survival of the region, and what is being done to protect it. Organized by state within regional volumes, this encyclopedia both informs the reader about the wide variety of natural areas across the country and identifies places nearby that demonstrate that preserving such treasurers is of immediate importance to every U.S. citizen.
Author : Alan Tennant
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 13,45 MB
Release : 2003-06-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1461662192
Providing thorough descriptions of almost 200 species, this guide presents thousands of facts and figures that will help you identify, understand, and appreciate these important and remarkable animals. Each species and subspecies account includes the latest findings on abundance, size, reproductive habits, prey, habitat, behavior and venomous/nonvenomous status.
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Publisher :
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 10,77 MB
Release : 1995
Category :
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Author : Silas Edgar Farquhar
Publisher :
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 50,69 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN :
Author : Roger Conant
Publisher :
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 35,94 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Contains 595 species and subspecies of reptiles and amphibians.
Author : Roger Conant
Publisher :
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 34,45 MB
Release : 1958
Category : Amphibians
ISBN :
Nearly "every species of frog, toad, salamander, snake lizard, turtle, alligator and crocodile found in eastern North America is catalogued with over 1,100 illustrations, more than 400 of them in full color. Identification characteristics, habitat, ecology, and natural history of each species are noted, and there is advice on the adoption of reptiles and amphibians as pets."
Author : Harvey B. Lillywhite
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,57 MB
Release : 2014-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0199701571
Anyone can look at a snake and see a creature unique unto itself, a reptile with a set of zoological and biological traits that are entirely its own. Just looking at this distinct animal raises many scientific questions. With regard to evolution, how did such an animal come to be? How does a snake move, and how do its sense organs differ from that of other reptiles? How does it eat, and how does it reproduce? Essentially, how does a snake "work"? In How Snakes Work: The Structure, Function and Behavior of the World's Snakes, leading zoologist Harvey B. Lillywhite has written the definitive scientific guide to the functional biology of snakes. Written for both herpetologists and a more general audience with an interest in the field, How Snakes Work features nearly two hundred color images of various species of snakes, used to provide visual examples of biological features explained in the text. Chapter topics include the evolutionary history of the snake, feeding, locomotion, the structure and function of skin, circulation and respiration, sense organs, sound production, temperature and thermoregulation, and reproduction. Containing all the latest research and advances in our biological knowledge of the snake, How Snakes Work is an indispensable asset to professional zoologists and enthusiasts alike.
