Author: William R. BranchPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reptiles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Photographic Guide to Snakes, Other Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa
Author: Bill BranchPublisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775842576
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Comprehensively revised, expanded and updated, this compact guide makes the ideal travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas and nature reserves of East Africa. It features authoritative text describing key identification features; full-colour photographs illustrating a range of commonly encountered, rare and beautiful specie distribution maps showing the range of each species; thumbnail outlines of each family group, enabling quick identification.
Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa
Author: Stephen SpawlsPublisher: 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 Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa
Author: William R. BranchPublisher: 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.
Field Guide to East African Reptiles
Author: Steve SpawlsPublisher: 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.
A Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa
Author: Stephen SpawlsPublisher: 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.
Snakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
Author: Philippe GeniezPublisher: 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
A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa
Author: Graham AlexanderPublisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1431702250
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Southern Africa is home to a remarkably diverse and rich reptile fauna, which is presented in this book in a lively and accessible way. A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa introduces the 517 species currently described in the region and presents interesting insight on reptile identification and diversity, distribution patterns, and biology and behaviour. It also offers tips on finding and observing reptiles, as well as unravelling the facts and fallacies of snakebite. Southern African reptiles fall into three main groups (orders): snakes and lizards, crocodiles and shelled reptiles, and each group comprises in turn a number of related families and sub-groups, which form the basic structure of the book. The reptiles are discussed within their relevant groups according to appearance, biology, reproduction, distribution and conservation status. Informative panels with simple icons provide key information on distribution, typical habitat and period of activity, and a wealth of full-colour photographs brings the subject matter vividly to life.
A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Sri Lanka
Author: Indraneil DasPublisher: Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Whether you own several acres of garden in the remote countryside or a window-box in an urban area, observing the behaviour of garden birds, from acrobatic tits to blackbirds in full song, can be an intensely rewarding pastime. Garden Bird Behaviour explores a wide range of bird behaviour including courtship, territorial behaviour, singing, nesting, flying, feeding, and migration; it's an invaluable guide that will help you get the most out of your birdwatching hobby. Written in a personal and encouraging style, with wonderful photographs and colour artwork, Garden Bird Behaviour is as enjoyable to read as it is informative. The emphasis is on observing the birds that frequent your garden and taking time to spot the different characteristics of each species as they feed, interact or raise their young, in order to gradually build up a comprehensive understanding of their behaviour.
A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand
Author: Merel J. CoxPublisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife
ISBN: 9781847735331
Category : Reptiles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This fun and educational children's colouring book includes drawings of 44 European birds to colour and learn about. It will inspire kids to explore their surroundings and discover what birds are flitting around in the trees outside their windows. Each bird is featured on a full-page with a title and a caption stating an interesting fact about it. Children can learn to identify the birds as well as get hours of entertainment colouring. The book also has four centre-pages with smaller colour images of all the birds included so children can colour in their pictures accurately if they want to. The drawings are detailed, but accessible and include woodpeckers, thrushes, ducks, finches, waders, owls and sparrows.
