Author: Ruchira Somaweera Publisher: Naturalist's Guide ISBN: 9781912081257 Category : Amphibians Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
A complete photographic identification guide to all 113 reptile and amphibian species of Bali, perfect for resident and visitor alike. This second edition has been updated with the latest taxonomy and recent photographs
Author: James P. Gibbs Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0199885370 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 503
Book Description
This is the first guide yet produced to the amphibians and reptiles of New York State, a large and heavily populated state that hosts a surprisingly diverse and interesting community of amphibians and reptiles. This much needed guide to the identification, distribution, natural history and conservation of the amphibians and reptiles of New York State fill a long-empty niche. The book is the first comprehensive presentation of the distributional data gathered for the New York State Amphibian and Reptile Atlas project. With more than 60,000 records compiled from 1990-1999, this extraordinary and up-to-date database provides a rich foundation for the book. This volume provides detailed narratives on the 69 species native to New York State. With a heavy emphasis on conservation biology, the book also includes chapters on threats, legal protections, habitat conservation guidelines, and conservation case studies. Also included are 67 distribution maps and 62 pages of color photographs contributed by more than 30 photographers. As a field guide or a desk reference, The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State is indispensable for anyone interested in the vertebrate animals of the Northeast, as well as students, field researchers and natural resource professionals.
Author: Indraneil Das Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1472920589 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 384
Book Description
South-East Asia is home to one of the most diverse reptile faunas on Earth. A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia is the first comprehensive guide to the snakes, lizards, crocodiles, tortoises and turtles of the region. Covering more than 1000 species and subspecies in thorough detail, this field guide provides authoritative, up-to-date information on identification, habitat, behaviour, subspecies, distribution and status. The informative text explains the behaviour and morphology of reptiles, as well as how to measure and identify species according to scale counts and other anatomical features. South-East Asia is one of the most important ecotourism destinations in the world, with an expanding local market as wildlife conservation assumes greater prominence locally. This guide is essential reading for anyone interested in the wildlife of the region - wildlife enthusiasts, students, conservation planners and specialists alike.
Author: J. Lindley McKay Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company ISBN: 9781575241906 Category : Amphibians Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Bali has a diverse and prolific array of wildlife, including reptiles and amphibians. This comprehensive guide contains information on the different species, keys to identification and easy-to-understand language throughout.
Author: Trevor Beebee Publisher: Pelagic Publishing Ltd ISBN: 1907807489 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 178
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to the native and non-native species of amphibian and reptile found in the British Isles. It covers the biology, ecology, conservation and identification of the British herpetofauna, and provides keys to adults and young.
Author: Robert Powell Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0544662490 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 509
Book Description
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.
Author: Marcio Martins Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0197641520 Category : Languages : en Pages : 353
Book Description
In this follow-up to Islands and Snakes, this book contains 15 chapters describing diversity and conservation of snakes on islands, with foci on selected island systems not previously summarized. Attendant topics include biogeography, plasticity and evolutionary responses to insular conditions, invasive species, importance and collapse of trophic systems, threats to insular snake populations, and strategies of conservation to save them. Chapters include descriptions of snake faunas on larger islands such as Borneo and New Guinea; reproductive biology of insular snakes; phenotypic evolution; physiology and growth patterns related to diet and environment; patterns of endemism; taxonomy of snake radiations; and history of invasions by snakes on islands. The final chapter presents a discussion of prospects and overview of conservation of snakes on islands. Chapters are contributed by international authorities on respective island-and-snake systems. The latter include some islands or archipelagos that are young, or of high importance, or support snake populations that were previously not well known. The content includes colourful photographs, informative illustrations, and in some cases synthesis of new data relevant to the importance of islands for understanding the ecological underpinnings and genesis of biodiversity. Each chapter is appropriately referenced with citations to scientific literature, and where useful, footnotes, tables and graphic information supporting the narrative of the respective subject matter. The overall presentation is intended to provide readers with an enhanced appreciation for islands and the spectacular snakes that might live there.
Author: Ruchira Somaweera Publisher: Naturalist's Guide ISBN: 9781912081257 Category : Amphibians Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
A complete photographic identification guide to all 113 reptile and amphibian species of Bali, perfect for resident and visitor alike. This second edition has been updated with the latest taxonomy and recent photographs
Author: Ruchira Somaweera
Author: James P. Gibbs
Author: Indraneil Das
Author: J. Lindley McKay
Author: Trevor Beebee
Author: Robert F. Inger
Author: James H. Harding
Author: Robert Powell
Author: Marcio Martins