A Naturalist's Guide to the Snakes of Southeast Asia

Author: Indraneil Das
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912081929
Category : Poisonous snakes
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
____This easy-to-use identification guide to the 239 snake species most commonly seen in South-East Asia (covering Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Bali) is perfect for resident and visitor alike. _High quality photographs from the regions's top nature photographers, some of species that have never before been published, are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers snake topography, how to deal with snake bits and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the snakes of South-East Asia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status as at 2012 and its status in each country.

Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia

Author: Indraneil Das
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472920589
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description
South-East Asia is home to one of the most diverse reptile faunas on Earth. A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia is the first comprehensive guide to the snakes, lizards, crocodiles, tortoises and turtles of the region. Covering more than 1000 species and subspecies in thorough detail, this field guide provides authoritative, up-to-date information on identification, habitat, behaviour, subspecies, distribution and status. The informative text explains the behaviour and morphology of reptiles, as well as how to measure and identify species according to scale counts and other anatomical features. South-East Asia is one of the most important ecotourism destinations in the world, with an expanding local market as wildlife conservation assumes greater prominence locally. This guide is essential reading for anyone interested in the wildlife of the region - wildlife enthusiasts, students, conservation planners and specialists alike.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Snakes of Southeast Asia 3rd

Author: Indraneil Das
Publisher: Naturalists' Guides
ISBN: 9781913679095
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 245 snake species most commonly seen in Southeast Asia (covering Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and Bali) is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from the region's top nature photographers, some of species that have never before been published, are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits, and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers snake topography, how to deal with snake bites, and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the snakes of Southeast Asia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status as at 2015, and its status in each country.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Mammals of Southeast Asia

Author: Chris R. Shepherd
Publisher: Naturalists' Guides
ISBN: 9781912081905
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 129 species of mammals most commonly seen in South-East Asia (covering Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from some of the region's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat, as well as interesting snippets of information about the mammals. The user-friendly introduction covers details on habitats, advice on mammal watching, notes on taxonomy and information on threats to the wildllife. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the mammals of South-East Asia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status.

A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Thailand

Author: Tanya Chan-ard
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199736502
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
The definitive and complete guide to reptile life in Thailand, containing species accounts for every known species of reptile in the country.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Bali 2/e

Author: Ruchira Somaweera
Publisher: Naturalist's Guide
ISBN: 9781912081257
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
A complete photographic identification guide to all 113 reptile and amphibian species of Bali, perfect for resident and visitor alike. This second edition has been updated with the latest taxonomy and recent photographs

A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa

Author: Johan Marais
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775847489
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1026

Book Description
This long-awaited third edition of A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded. New information based on scientific research relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms has been included in the species accounts. Features of this book: Covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour; species descriptions are accompanied by full-colour photographs and distribution maps; simple icons make essential information available at a glance; a separate ‘key features’ box assists in quickly identifying species in the field; chapters on classification and identification, keeping snakes, and the treatment of snakebite supplement the species accounts. Sales points: A guide to all snakes, dangerous and harmless, in southern Africa; practical first-aid advice for snakebite; packed with full-colour images; icons, maps and concise text make identification simple.

Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa

Author: William R. Branch
Publisher: Ralph Curtis Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 408

Book Description
The herpetological studies in southern Africa have undergone a renaissance sine the original Field Guide to the Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa was published more than a decade ago. 83 new species have been discovered in that time, a rate of one every 44 days.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Singapore

Author: Yong Ding Li
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909612716
Category : Bird watching
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in Singapore is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from Singapore's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Singapore encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status.

Snakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East

Author: Philippe Geniez
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691172390
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description
This is a fully up-to-date and comprehensive photographic field guide to the snakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Lavishly illustrated with 387 color photographs, it includes coverage of all 122 snake species found in these regions. The guide's detailed introduction discusses snake anatomy, biology, habitats and taxonomy. It also explores the health of snakes in captivity and conservation measures, and provides a succinct explanation of the chemical composition, physical effects and cultural uses of snake venom. Species accounts are arranged taxonomically and provide identification features, a description of the species' habitat and behavior and information about whether a snake is venomous. Abundant distribution maps describe each species' geographic variation and usual habitats. Clear photos aid identification and are supplemented with illustrations highlighting key anatomical features. A table of all species, country by country, is included at the back of the book. The first dedicated field guide on snakes to appear in many years, Snakes of Europe, North Africaand the Middle East will be indispensable for anyone interested in learning more about these unique reptiles. Highlights all 122 snake species found in the region Features 387 excellent photos supplemented with diagrams Reflects most recent classification and scientific research Provides each species' identification details, habitat, behavior and much more Includes distribution maps for all species