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The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians
(more) »rank: 9455by: NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
: :Why are some frogs able to freeze solid and still survive? How can secretions from amphibians offer scientists clues for treating human ailments? What allows reptiles and amphibians to regenerate their limbs? Reptiles & Amphibians, an exciting new Explore Your World™ handbook, incorporates the Discovery Channel's unique authoritative approach and acclaimed visuals to answer these and other questions in a captivating blend of information and entertainment. Reptiles & Amphibians features: ¸ Background information on evolution, anatomy, physiology, habitats, and life cycles of a range of reptile and amphibian families. ¸ A detailed look at how reptiles and amphibians survive-how they eat, move ...
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A Field Guide to Reptiles & Amphibians of Eastern & Central North America (Peterson Field Guide Series)
(more) »rank: 14647by: Roger Conant, Joseph T. Collins
: :This newly designed field guides features detailed descriptions of 595 species and subspecies. The 656 full-color illustrations and 384 drawings show key details for accurate identification. More than 100 color photographs and 333 color photographs and 333 color distribution maps accompany the species descriptions.
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Frog: A Photographic Portrait
(more) »rank: 12720by: Tom Jackson
: :Frog is a celebration of the fascinating range of the planet's frogs and toads. Published to coincide with Amphibian Ark's 'Year of the Frog' and designed to build awareness of environmental change causing many species of amphibians to disappear at an alarming rate. The aim of the year's campaign is to generate awareness to the greatest species conservation challenge in history. AUTHOR BIO: Thomas Marent, author of Rainforest (2006) and Butterfly (2008), started photographing natural history subjects, particularly birds and butterflies, in the mountains of his native Switzerland. He has dedicated nearly half his life to recording butterflies across five continents.
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Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands: An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition
(more) »rank: 57575by: Andy Swash, Rob Still
: :This simple-to-use, pocket-size volume offers a comprehensive guide to the unique wildlife of the Galápagos, encompassing all the birds, mammals, and reptiles a visitor to these extraordinary islands might encounter. The second edition corrects and amends plates and text, as well as adds six new photos of the whales.Reviews of the first edition: “The essential field companion for Galápagos visitors.”—The Quarterly Review of Biology 'I cannot conceive anyone going to the Galápagos without [this book] in hand.' —Noble S. Proctor
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The New Encyclopedia of Snakes
(more) »rank: 9379by: Chris Mattison
: :Comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated with some 200 color photographs, The New Encyclopedia of Snakes is the best single-volume reference on snakes. A thorough revision of the highly successful Encyclopedia of Snakes, Chris Mattison's new book is the only one of its kind to deal in detail with snakes from around the world. Addressing the natural history of snakes and their relationship with each other and with other groups of animals, the book incorporates new information on snake biology and classification and includes a complete list of every family and genus, with notes on each. Throughout, photographs show the fascinating variety of ...
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Reptile (Eyewitness Books, No. 27)
(more) »rank: 1152218by: Colin Mccarthy
: :Full-color photos. A closeup look at the habitats, behavior, and natural history of the species that once ruled the earth. 'Reptile stands out because of the fascinating photographs, which are brilliantly lifelike and well chosen to demonstrate concepts discussed, educating readers in a way that words cannot. The text is nicely balanced between straightforward factual data and intriguing bits of trivia, making the book useful both to browsers and report writers.'--School Library Journal.
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Mean and Lowly Things: Snakes, Science, and Survival in the Congo
(more) »rank: 30889by: Kate Jackson
: : In 2005 Kate Jackson ventured into the remote swamp forests of the northern Congo to collect reptiles and amphibians. Her camping equipment was rudimentary, her knowledge of Congolese customs even more so. She knew how to string a net and set a pitfall trap, but she never imagined the physical and cultural difficulties that awaited her. Culled from the mud-spattered pages of her journals, Mean and Lowly Things reads like a fast-paced adventure story. It is Jackson’s unvarnished account of her research on the front lines of the global biodiversity crisis—coping with interminable delays in obtaining permits, learning to outrun advancing ...
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Turtles 2009 (Calendar)
(more) »rank: 20884by: Firefly Books
: : Two hundred million years ago, these self-contained creatures shared Earth with the dinosaurs. Yet long after the demise of their contemporaries, turtles live on. It is not surprising, then, that they have been associated with strength, endurance and longevity throughout history, however slowly they may move. In Turtles 2009, world-renowned photographers catch an intriguing array of these ancient reptiles on film. The detailed images provide a captivating glimpse into the environment and behavior of turtles, while fascinating captions provide background information. Photographed in their natural settings, these distinctive turtles reveal the qualities that made their ancestors such survivors.
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A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians (Peterson Field Guides (R))
(more) »rank: 30040from: Houghton Mifflin
: :This third edition covers all the species of reptiles and amphibians found in western North America. More than 650 full-color paintings and photographs show key details for making accurate identifications. Up-to-date color range maps give species' distributions. Important information on conservation efforts and survival status rounds out the detailed species descriptions.
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The Bearded Dragon Manual (Advanced Vivarium Systems)
(more) »rank: 45143by: Philippe de Vosjoli, Robert Mailloux
: :The bearded dragons of Australia are some of the most exciting lizards in the pet trade and are taking the country by storm. This updated, revised, and more comprehensive version of The General Care and Maintenance of Bearded Dragons is the most up-to-date and complete guide available for these popular lizards. The authors provide the essential information for choosing, housing, feeding, interacting, and providing proper veterinary care for bearded dragons. A chapter on the frilled dragon may encourage you to also consider this fascinating Australian lizard.
