This up-to-date field guide features the biology, behavior, natural history, and detailed descriptions of the 42 species and subspecies of amphibians and reptiles calling Wyoming their home-including the two new species just added to the state's life list and documented in 2010. Comprehensive and artistic, this photo-filled guide uses a 4-page layout for each species account to display the more than 280 full-color photographs showing key details for accurate identification, habitats where these animals live, and uniquely revealing up-close views of their character and charm. Accompanying the text and photos for each species is a color range map indicating its geographic distribution in Wyoming. From salamanders, spadefoots, toads and frogs to turtles, lizards and snakes, this delightfully narrated guide to the amphibians and reptiles is essential to amateur naturalists, avid herpetologists, and anyone interested in the outdoors wanting, or needing, to learn more about these lesser known treasures of Wyoming's wildlife. Publisher Note: This title is for the Armchair Guide version of the amphibians and reptiles of Wyoming in a large format (8.5x11) hardcover book. It is not the Field Guide version of the amphibians and reptiles of Wyoming which is available in a small format (5.5x8.5) paperback book under ISBN: 978-1-936870-02-8.

This up-to-date field guide features the biology, behavior, natural history, and detailed descriptions of the 42 species and subspecies of amphibians and reptiles calling Wyoming their home including the two new species just added to the state 's life list and documented in 2010. Comprehensive and artistic, this photo-filled guide uses a 4-page layout for each species account to display the more than 280 full-color photographs showing key details for accurate identification, habitats where these animals live, and uniquely revealing up-close views of their character and charm. Accompanying the text and photos for each species is a color range map indicating its geographic distribution in Wyoming. From salamanders, spadefoots, toads and frogs to turtles, lizards and snakes, this delightfully narrated guide to the amphibians and reptiles is essential to amateur naturalists, avid herpetologists, and anyone interested in the outdoors wanting, or needing, to learn more about these lesser known treasures of Wyoming 's wildlife. Publisher Note: This title is for the Field Guide version of the amphibians and reptiles of Wyoming in a small format (5.5x8.5) paperback book. It is not the Armchair Guide version of the amphibians and reptiles of Wyoming which is available in a large format (8.5x11) hardcover book under ISBN: 978-1-936870-03-5.

Go Birding with Wyoming’s Best-Selling Bird Guide! Learn to identify birds in Wyoming, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This book features 134 species of Wyoming birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Book Features: 134 species: Only Wyoming birds Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This field guide includes the most common and important species to know, professional photographs and range maps, relevant information, and plenty of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Wyoming Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

Descriptions and illustrations of reptiles and amphibians.

Publisher Description

This book surveys Wyoming's mammal, bird, reptile, and amphibian faunas. In addition to introducing the state's geography, geology, climate, and major ecosystems, it provides 65 biological profiles of 72 mammal species, 195 profiles of 196 birds, 9 profiles of 12 reptiles, and 6 profiles of 9 amphibians. There are also species lists of Wyoming's 117 mammals, 445 birds, 22 reptiles, and 12 amphibians. Also included are descriptions of nearly 50 national and state properties, including parks, forests, preserves, and other public-access natural areas in Wyoming. The book includes a text of more than 150,000 words, nearly 700 references, a glossary of 115 biological terms, nearly 50 maps and line drawings by the author, and 33 black & white photographs by Thomas D. Mangelsen.