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 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 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.

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 Reptiles of Sri Lanka (2nd Edition)

Author: Kanishka Ukuwela
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912081233
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 150 reptile species most commonly seen in Sri Lanka is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from the authors are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers fascinating information on folklore associated with reptiles, snake topography, how to deal with snake bites and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Sri Lanka encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and its IUCN status.

A Field Guide to the Mammals of Central America and Southeast Mexico

Author:
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195343220
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 366

Book Description
This is the only comprehensive guide to mammals in Central America and Southeast Mexico. Unlike most field guides, it covers smaller mammals in depth and also provides an extensive bibliography. In addition to detailed species accounts and range maps for all species, the book has 52 full-color plates. The 49 animal plates cover almost all the species in the region. 4 color maps are new to the second edition, detailing parks, elevations and biomes in the region.

A Nautralist's Guide to the Birds of India 2/e

Author: Bikram Grewal
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913679347
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of India is a photographic identification guide to 280 bird species and 100 closely related species most commonly seen in India. Aimed at first-time birders, it is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from one of India'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. This new 2nd edition includes updated taxonomy and over 300 new images. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of India encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name as well as its vernacular name, its status in each state, as well as its global IUCN status.

A Field Guide to the Snakes of Borneo

Author: Robert B. Stuebing
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789838120319
Category : Snakes
Languages : en
Pages : 254

Book Description

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of the Philippines

Author: Maia Tanedo
Publisher: Naturalist's Guide
ISBN: 9781912081530
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in the Philippines is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from some of the Philippines' top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, length, plumage, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography, climate, habitat types, biogeography, the main sites for viewing the listed species and tips for identifying birds in the field. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of the Philippines encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific names as well as vernacular names, and its global status.