Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California

Author: Robert C. Stebbins
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520949978
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 553

Book Description
". . . 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.

The Complete Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians

Author: Jinny Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781845663292
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A comprehensive look at the world of reptiles and amphibians with more than 350 superb illustrations.

Reptiles and Amphibians

Author: Herbert Spencer Zim
Publisher: Golden Books
ISBN: 9780307244956
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
Describes 212 species of turtles, snakes, frogs, salamanders and their relatives.

A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Madagascar

Author: Frank Glaw
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 498

Book Description
Features over 700 species of Madagascar's amphibians and reptiles plus coverage of the island's flora, invertebrates, freshwater fishes, and birds. Individual species accounts provide the biology and description of all Malagasy amphibians and reptiles. Illustrated with over 1500 color photographs, range maps, illustrated ID keys, and extensive bibliography.

Rocks and Minerals

Author: Chris Pellant
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780756660109
Category : Minerals
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Photographs and text help describe more than five hundred specimens of rocks and minerals, explain what they are, describe how they are classified, and offer suggestions on how to start a collection.

Britain's Reptiles and Amphibians

Author: Howard Inns
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691206813
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
This detailed guide to the reptiles and amphibians of Britain, Ireland, and the Channel Islands has been produced, with the collaboration of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, with the aim of inspiring an increased level of interest in these exciting and fascinating animals. It is designed to help anyone who finds a lizard, snake, turtle, tortoise, terrapin, frog, toad, or newt to identify it with confidence. Stunning photography An easy-to-use approach to identification Superbly illustrated introductory sections on the biology and conservation, taxonomy, lifecycle, and behavior of each species group Profiles of the 16 native reptiles and amphibians that breed in Britain, Ireland, and the Channel Islands and the 5 marine turtles that visit Britain's seas Profiles of 7 established nonnative species and a summary of 8 more with a history of release/escape Distribution maps based on the latest available information Hints and tips on where, when, and how to watch reptiles and amphibians

A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles in Arizona

Author: Thomas C. Brennan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
A guide to help people, both experienced and novices, identify reptiles and amphibians in Arizona

A Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles

Author: Thomas F. Tyning
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 9780316817134
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 422

Book Description
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.

Reptiles and Amphibians

Author: Sharon Dalgleish
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781590841969
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
From fishy beginnings, reptiles and amphibians have evolved into many different kinds of animals. This title helps you learn about creatures that live on the land, those that live in the water, and some that live in both environments.

Reptiles and Amphibians of Europe

Author: Nicholas Arnold
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780691114132
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
"Well written, this is the best English-language guide to the entire western European herpetofauna for the international market."--Tom Langton, Chairman of Froglife Trust, Director of Herpetofauna Consultants International Ltd.