Offers substantial information designed for use by both amateurs and specialists and useful to residents of other Upper Midwest states and bordering Canadian provinces as well. Introductory chapters present the history of herpetology in Minnesota, the preferred habitats of these species, techniques

A comprehensive source for discovering, identifying, and learning about any of the state's fifty-three amphibian and reptile species, from the common American Toad to the little-seen Western Ratsnake. Including current information about designations of species in need of protection, this reference covers the latest research and work on environmental threats and conservation measures, such as the deformed frog phenomenon, turtle-protection legislation, climate change, and habitat restoration. With more than two hundred photographs, written descriptions, county-based maps, habitat and distribution data, life histories, and circular keys to adult and larval specimens, the book brings readers up to date on Minnesota's new species and changes to scientific names.

Learn to identify all the turtles, snakes, lizards, salamanders, frogs, and toads in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Get to know the amphibians and reptiles of the Upper Midwest! With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of species that don’t live in your area. This book features 68 species—all the turtles, snakes, lizards, salamanders, frogs, and toads in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Do you see a turtle and don’t know what it is? Go to the turtle section to find out. Book Features: 68 species—all the turtles, snakes, lizards, salamanders, frogs, and toads in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan Crisp, professional images that include color variations, bellies, scales, juveniles, and more Detailed Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan range maps Information that’s easily used by beginners and the experienced alike, complete with frog and toad croaking charts and status classifications Stan’s Notes with interesting facts and natural history information not found in other field guides Grab this handy book for your next outdoors adventure to help ensure that you positively identify the amphibians and reptiles you see.

Tips for finding these species, conservation issues, exotic species, and other topics are covered in additional chapters." "Of particular note is the enclosed compact disc, narrated and produced by well-known naturalist Lang Elliott, that will make it easy to learn to identify all the frogs and toads by their songs. The CD also includes a long unnarrated series of frog choruses."--BOOK JACKET.