A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles & Amphibians of Bali
Title | A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles & Amphibians of Bali PDF eBook |
Author | Ruchira Somaweera |
Publisher | Naturalists' Guides |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2017 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9781909612952 |
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 89 reptile and amphibian species of Bali is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from the region's top nature photographers, are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits, occurrence and whether they are dangerous. The user-friendly introduction covers conservation, how to deal with snake bites, identification of body parts and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Bali encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific names.
Lizards of Sri Lanka
Title | Lizards of Sri Lanka PDF eBook |
Author | Ruchira Somaweera |
Publisher | |
Pages | 303 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Lizards |
ISBN | 9783899734782 |
A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles of Sri Lanka (2nd Edition)
Title | A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles of Sri Lanka (2nd Edition) PDF eBook |
Author | Kanishka Ukuwela |
Publisher | |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2021-04-29 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781912081233 |
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.
Amphibians of Sri Lanka
Title | Amphibians of Sri Lanka PDF eBook |
Author | Anslem De Silva |
Publisher | |
Pages | 168 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Amphibians |
ISBN | 9789555206105 |
A Photographic Field Guide to the Amphibians of Sri Lanka
Title | A Photographic Field Guide to the Amphibians of Sri Lanka PDF eBook |
Author | Dilan Chathuranga |
Publisher | |
Pages | 252 |
Release | 2022-06-02 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781913679118 |
A Photographic Field Guide to the Amphibians of Sri Lanka is a complete guide to the 120 species of frog, toad, and caecilian found in Sri Lanka. Extinct species are also listed for completeness. With photographs from the authors, each species is illustrated with many variants. The general introduction includes details of the climate, geography, and vegetation of the island, key characteristics that can be used in the identification of amphibians, information on amphibian conservation in Sri Lanka, a brief introduction to folklore, and where to look for amphibians. The species descriptions include the common English name, the current scientific name, the vernacular name in Sinhala, a brief history of the species, a description with identification features, and details of habitat, habits, and distribution (in Sri Lanka and outside the country). Key external identification features, such as body form, skin texture, and colouration, are provided, to help in the identification of an animal in the field.
Colour Guide to the Snakes of Sri Lanka
Title | Colour Guide to the Snakes of Sri Lanka PDF eBook |
Author | Anslem De Silva |
Publisher | R & A Publishing Limited |
Pages | 130 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Snakes |
ISBN | 9781872688008 |
Australian Geographic a Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles of Australia
Title | Australian Geographic a Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles of Australia PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Rowland |
Publisher | Naturalist's Guide |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2019-07-05 |
Genre | Reptiles |
ISBN | 9781912081035 |
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 reptile species most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers the threats to reptiles, types of habitat, anatomy of reptiles, and details of orders and families. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and its global IUCN status.