Reptiles & Amphibians 9

The revised edition of this well-loved guide is the essential reference for the identification of amphibians and reptiles in the Great Lakes region. Fully updated treatments of over 70 species featu……続きを見る

The crocodile and the alligator sure look the same, don't they? So how can you tell the difference between one and the other? This book will tell you the physical as well as the habitat and behavior……続きを見る

The beaded dragon has a long history, from its starting points in the deserts of Australia to today, where they appreciate a developing prevalence among beginner and expert herpetologists because of……続きを見る

An easy-to-use and authoritative guide to over 220 species of snake from around the world, each entry specially selected to show the diversity of size, shape and colour of these respected creatures.……続きを見る

Collins need to know? Exotic Pets is the one-stop guide to all the know-how and insider tips you need to care for unusual household pets, such as lizards, snakes, frogs, newts and creepy crawlies. I……続きを見る

It is very important that your child know what animals are poisonous so that caution will be done while approaching them. This book features some of the most poisonous animals known to man. Make sur……続きを見る

As Kermit the Frog taught usーit’s not easy being green. With good reason, since you’ll likely be dissected in biology class or have your legs gobbled up by a hungry Frenchman. And yet, these slimy ……続きを見る

This is a comprehensive, practical guide to the construction, arrangement, and management of reptile enclosures, with detailed information on which reptiles are suitable as pets, how and where to sq……続きを見る

Let’s talk about the reptiles. What kind of animals are they? What are the features that make them unique from all the other animals? What are the most popular reptiles in the world? All these quest……続きを見る

Frogs of Southern Africa: A Complete Guide remains the most authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the frogs of the region ever produced, covering all aspects of frog and tadpole biology and b……続きを見る

Australia’s venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world’s most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination and, regrettably, fear. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the biolo……続きを見る

Despite their diversity, amphibians and reptiles share many physiological traits, such as their dependence on external heat sources for body temperature regulation, that are of pivotal importance to……続きを見る

Monitoring is integral to all aspects of policy and management for threatened biodiversity. It is fundamental to assessing the conservation status and trends of listed species and ecological communi……続きを見る

When a loved one dies in a mysterious manner, we rely on coroners and medical examiners to tell us what happened. The stakes are high: Coroners seek justice for the dead, exoneration for the wrongfu……続きを見る

Rocky outcrops are landscape features with disproportionately high biodiversity values relative to their size. They support specialised plants and animals, and a wide variety of endemic species. To ……続きを見る

Pete the green sea turtle begins his morning floating in the endless, blue ocean. But this day in the warm, life-giving heat of the Florida sun will end in crippling tragedy. A passing boat strikes ……続きを見る

Australia’s nature is exceptional, wonderful and important. But much has been lost, and the ongoing existence of many species now hangs by a thread. Against a relentless tide of threats to our biodi……続きを見る

The definitive guide to the reptiles of the region East Africa is home to a remarkable assemblage of reptiles, from crocodiles and chameleons to turtles and tortoises, lizards, worm-lizards, and a s……続きを見る

Australia’s introduced vertebrate pest species cost at least $1 billion annually in economic, environmental and social impacts. The Guide to Introduced Pest Animals of Australia is a comprehensive, ……続きを見る

You want to own an iguana? Do you know what it takes to make that happen? Owning an iguana is not something simple. You have to balance their living environment with their needs for the most natural……続きを見る

IN a celebrated lecture on ‘Snakes,’ given by Mr. Ruskin at the London Institution in March 1880, he introduced his subject with the three considerations: ‘What has been thought about them?’ ‘What i……続きを見る

Amphibians are among the most threatened groups of animals on earth. In part due to their highly permeable skin, amphibians are highly sensitive to environmental changes and pollution and provide an……続きを見る

Lizards stimulate the human imagination, despite generally being small, soundless and hidden from sight in burrows, treetops or crevices. They can blend into a vast range of environments, from rocky……続きを見る

Biomedical sciences professor Lisa Cuchara fell head-over-heels in love with frogs the first time she and her photographer husband Tom were invited to photograph a red-eyed tree frog. Before long, t……続きを見る

Ontmoet 36 van Suider-Afrika se mees algemene en interessante slange in hierdie lewendige en boeiende kindergids. Ontdek die besondere kenmerkende gewoontes van slange – waar hulle woon, hoe hulle j……続きを見る

Meet 36 of southern Africa’s most common and interesting snakes in this lively and engaging kids’ guide. Discover the intriguing habits of snakes – where they live, how they hunt, what dangers they ……続きを見る

Bedtime stories for kids : A Collection of Short stories 5 This book is collection of (bedtime stories for children) few selected fictional stories, fairy tales, folklore and legends about people & ……続きを見る

This is a picture book for for all ages. The Dinosaur picture book gives some great pass and prehistoric history about dinosaurs, how they lived, and their evolution to extinction. You will gain som……続きを見る

Coiled beneath discarded trash or rocky slabs, basking along river edges, and tucked into rock cuts beside the highway, reptiles and amphibians constantly surround us. While many people go out of th……続きを見る

The story of an expedition in search of the world's rarest and most exotic amphibians. On August 9, 2010, 33 teams from 21 countries were dispatched to search for the Lost Frogs identified by Conser……続きを見る