A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians
Title | A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Pages | 574 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780395982723 |
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Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California
Title | Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California PDF eBook |
Author | Robert C. Stebbins |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Pages | 553 |
Release | 2012-09-04 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0520949978 |
". . . 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.
Peterson Field Guide To Reptiles And Amphibians Eastern & Central North America
Title | Peterson Field Guide To Reptiles And Amphibians Eastern & Central North America PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Powell |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Pages | 509 |
Release | 2016-04-12 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0544662490 |
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.
New Mexico's Reptiles and Amphibians
Title | New Mexico's Reptiles and Amphibians PDF eBook |
Author | R. D. Bartlett |
Publisher | UNM Press |
Pages | 312 |
Release | 2013-10-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0826352081 |
New Mexico is home to 165 species and subspecies of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, toads, and salamanders. Some are ubiquitous and others are localized. If you want basic and reliable information on the lizard in your backyard or the snake you encountered on a hike in the mountains, this handy field guide is invaluable. Both complete and concise, it includes species accounts, maps, photographs, and black-and-white drawings to help you identify the species you have encountered. In addition to basic taxonomy and a glossary, the authors have included suggestions on field protocol and legalities, as well as useful information about the various herpetofauna habitats in the state.
Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of the San Diego Region
Title | Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of the San Diego Region PDF eBook |
Author | Jeffrey M. Lemm |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Pages | 326 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780520245747 |
Field guide to all the amphibians and reptiles of San Diego County (pop. 2.9 million), which has been designated one of the 25 "biodiversity hotspots" in the world; the majority of these animals exist elsewhere in S. California as well.
Reptiles and Amphibians of Europe
Title | Reptiles and Amphibians of Europe PDF eBook |
Author | Nicholas Arnold |
Publisher | |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780691114132 |
"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.
A Field Guide to Western Trees
Title | A Field Guide to Western Trees PDF eBook |
Author | George A. Petrides |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Pages | 454 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780395904541 |
This newly designed edition of a popular Peterson Field Guide features detailed descriptions of 387 species, arranged in six major groups by visual similarity. The 47 color plates and five text drawings show distinctive details needed for identification. Color photographs and 295 color range maps accompany the species descriptions.