Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa

Author: Stephen Spawls
Publisher: Princeton Pocket Guides
ISBN: 9780691128849
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Reptiles and amphibians of East Africa features: describes and illustrates the 200 reptiles and 80 amphibians you are most likely to encounter across all five countries of East Africa - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi; pocket-sized and easy to use; concise and accessible, identification-oriented text; color photographs and a color distribution map for each species; and an indispensable resource for any ecotourist, anyone on safari, and even the casual visitor to the region."--BOOK JACKET.

Field Guide to East African Reptiles

Author: Steve Spawls
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472935624
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1258

Book Description
The revised and updated edition of the definitive guide to the reptiles of this region written by a team of internationally acclaimed herpetologists. East Africa is home to a remarkable assemblage of reptiles, from crocodiles and chameleons to turtles and tortoises, lizards, worm-lizards, and a stunning array of snakes. The region is a true herpetological hot-spot. This fully revised edition of the classic field guide to the region's reptiles explores the full diversity of these animals. With updated text, detailed maps and more than 600 new photographs, this book includes every one of the 500 or so species in the region. All are described and mapped, with virtually every species accompanied by at least one colour photograph. Comprehensive and definitive, Field Guide to East African Reptiles is an essential tool for all naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers, medical personnel and students in the region.

Pocket Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa

Author: Stephen Spawls
Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780713674255
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
This is a lightweight and portable guide, partly adapted from the popular and highly acclaimed A Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa by the same authors. Covering the most prominent 150 reptiles and 80 amphibians foundin the region (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi), withconcise text, photograph and map for each, this is a convenient andattractive pocket guide for a diverse and often conspicuous andattractive group of animals.

A Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa

Author: Stephen Spawls
Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780713668179
Category : Reptiles
Languages : en
Pages : 543

Book Description
This superb detailed field guide covers the identification of all snakes, lizards, crocodilians and chelonians (turtles and tortoises) found in the east African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. With species accounts describing appearance, habitat, distribution and natural history, with distribution maps and many colour photos, this is a complete reference book for anyone with an interest in the reptiles of this area.

Pocket Guide to Birds of East Africa

Author: Dave Richards
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775843629
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 618

Book Description
This pocket-sized photographic guide to the birds of East Africa features 296 birds likely to be spotted in the region. Colourful photographs illustrate diagnostic features and plumage differences between male and female or breeding and non-breeding birds. Comparative photographs help differentiate between confusing species. Important distinguishing characteristics are highlighted in the text. Distribution maps and Swahili common names for all species are included. Introduction features a labelled bird diagram, habitat map, glossary and useful advice to birdwatchers. An invaluable guide for visitors to national parks and the many areas in East Africa that are rich in birdlife.

Pocket Guide to Mammals of East Africa

Author: Chris Stuart
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775840956
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 330

Book Description
East Africa comprises a range of habitats that provide living space for more than 360 diverse species of mammal. These vary in size from the massive elephant to the tiniest bats, shrews and mice. This compact guide covers all of the common and some of the less common mammal species of the region. For each species it offers: • key identification features, behaviour, diet, breeding biology, occurrence and size • clear, full-colour photographs • track illustrations • silhouettes to indicate size relative to human figure • distribution map A section on droppings/dung of many of the animals, as well as that of relative tracks, conclude the book. Compact and easy-to-use, this is the ideal companion both for regulars and visitors to the region.

East African Wildlife

Author: Philip Briggs
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 9781841622088
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 348

Book Description
This new visitor's guide provides a colorful overview of the region s variety of large mammals together with an insight into their habits and habitats."

Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica

Author: Federico Muñoz Chacón
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN: 9780801478697
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The perfect introductory guide to the amphibians and reptiles of Costa Rica in a format that makes it easy to carry into the field.

Pocket Guide to Snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa

Author: Bill Branch
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775843777
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 356

Book Description
Southern Africa is home to a diverse reptile fauna of more than 600 species. Of these, nearly 70% are endemic to the region, being found nowhere else. This compact guide features 276 of the more colourful and conspicuous species, as well as those unique to or endangered in the region. This up-to-date guide makes an ideal travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas of southern Africa. It features: authoritative text describing key identification features and symbols depicting endangered and venomous species; full-colour photographs of the featured species; distribution maps showing the range of each species; thumbnail outlines of each family group, enabling quick identification.

Peterson Field Guide To Reptiles And Amphibians Eastern & Central North America

Author: Robert Powell
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0544662490
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 509

Book Description
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.