Reptiles & Amphibians

Describing 102 species of salamanders occurring in the southeastern United States, ecologists Joe Mitchell and Whit Gibbons provide us with the most comprehensive and authoritative, yet accessible and fun-to-read, guide to these often secretive, always...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983881124Author Susan Creighton M EdFormat PaperbackImprint One Life PublishingPublisher One Life PublishingWeight(grams) 141g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780865347526Author Michael a WilliamsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 172Imprint Sunstone PressPublisher Sunstone PressWeight(grams) 259g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692859612Author John M ReganFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint John M. ReganPublisher John M. ReganWeight(grams) 118g

This title now includes 30 additional species. Revised and updated to reflect the most current science, and including 30 new species, this authoritative and comprehensive volume is the definitive guide to the amphibians and reptiles of the Carolinas and...

Written by two of the Southeast's foremost authorities on sea turtle conservation, this is an accessible, fully illustrated guide to the species that frequent the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States. No one who encounters a sea turtle soon...

Beautiful to behold and extremely sensitive to its environment, the snake is nonetheless stigmatized as a serpent, a creature that almost universally inspires fear. At a time when so many animals are endangered, who will speak up for the snake?Snake...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692720806Author Kristy J SpechtFormat PaperbackPage Count 82Imprint Kristy J SpechtPublisher Kristy J SpechtWeight(grams) 213g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615994093Author Darlene PrescottFormat PaperbackPage Count 92Imprint Darlene PrescottPublisher Darlene PrescottWeight(grams) 159gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780156013673Author Jeremy SealFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Mariner BooksPublisher Mariner BooksWeight(grams) 458g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780865346512Author Wilfrid S BronsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Sunstone PressPublisher Sunstone PressWeight(grams) 136g

In this authoritative and entertaining book, first published in 1992, Thomas Palmer introduces us to a community of rattlesnakes nestled in the heart of the urban Northeast, one of several such enclaves found near cities across the United States...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692990865Author Steph PlantFormat PaperbackPage Count 44Imprint Steph PlantPublisher Steph PlantWeight(grams) 127g

A herpetologist introduces budding snake enthusiasts to the wonders of California snakes."I've loved snakes since childhood and am thrilled to now have this gorgeous book as my companion to finding snakes wherever a walk on the wild side takes me." —Amy...

Dangerous Snakes of Australia is an indispensable field guide to all 141 identified species of venomous elapid snakes on the continent. Through detailed species accounts, Mike Swan introduces readers to the physical features, habitat, behavior, and other...

A richly illustrated guide to the world’s frogs that includes species from every familyWith more than 7,600 known species, frogs exhibit an extraordinary range of forms and behaviors, from those that produce toxins so deadly that they could kill a human...

Snakes, the best-known members of the reptile family, are some of the most popular animals in the world today. Dozens of species are shown in beautifully drawn detail. Anatomy, behaviour, reproduction and geographic distribution are included in the...

This is the only comprehensive guide to the state's diverse herpetofauna.A hidden world of amphibians and reptiles awaits the outdoor adventurer in Georgia's streams, caves, forests, and wetlands. ""Amphibians and Reptiles of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780914516163Author Lawrence L. C. JonesFormat PaperbackPage Count 239Imprint Seattle Audubon SocietyPublisher Seattle Audubon SocietyWeight(grams) 476g

Venomous Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois miles and P volitans) are now established along the Southeast U.S.A. and parts of the Caribbean and pose a serious threat to reef fish communities of these regions. Lionfish are likely to invade the Gulf of Mexico...

Finding a salamander in the woodlands rates as one of the most enjoyable surprises of an early morning hike. Active mainly at night, these secretive, shiny, lizardlike amphibians often glow like jewels when found under the logs or rocks that many prefer...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781429677967Author Helen GregoryFormat PaperbackPage Count 16Imprint Capstone PressPublisher Capstone PressWeight(grams) 41g

As author Himmelman can attest, people of all ages are actively learning more about frogs, toads, and salamanders. This book covers everything from amphibians' physiology to their place in folklore and literature to possible explanations of why many...

Professor Wever studies the structure of the ear and its functioning as a receptor of sounds in all amphibian species (139) for which living representatives could be obtained Originally published in 1985. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest...

Amphibians and reptiles represent an essential and interesting component of Wisconsin's wildlife. Eighteen species of amphibian and thirty-six species of reptile occupy landscapes across the state. They live in aquatic habitats that range from small...

Anyone can look at a snake and see a creature unique unto itself, a reptile with a set of zoological and biological traits that are entirely its own. Just looking at this distinct animal raises many scientific questions. With regard to evolution, how did...

Amphibians are one of the world's most rapidly declining fauna groups. In an era of devastating climate change, habitat destruction and irreplaceable loss of biological diversity, it has never been more important to have effective resources for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780811734127Author Cynthia BergerFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Stackpole BooksPublisher Stackpole BooksWeight(grams) 286g

Through its emphasis on recent research, its many summary tables, and its bibliography of more than 4,000 entries, this first modern, synthetic treatment of comparative amphibian environmental physiology emerges as "the" definitive reference...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780820003023Author Dick BothwellFormat PaperbackPage Count 86Imprint Great Outdoors Publishing CompanyPublisher Great Outdoors Publishing Company

Ever wonder how many kinds of turtles there are? Or if they have teeth? Why so many turtles have yellow stripes on their neck? If it is wise to feed turtles in your neighborhood pond or lake? Whit Gibbons and Judy Greene, two internationally known turtle...

South Africa has an inordinate wealth of plants and animals. It is a country of superlatives with an entire floral kingdom occurring within its borders. With a land surface area of only 2 per cent of the global landmass, it contains 10 per cent of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781496695611Author Jaclyn JaycoxFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Capstone PressPublisher Capstone PressWeight(grams) 178g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781561641581Author Kevin M McCarthyFormat PaperbackPage Count 1Imprint Pineapple Press Inc.,U.S.Publisher Rowman & LittlefieldWeight(grams) 358g

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 early-warning system of deteriorating environmental...

This book presents current research in the study of the anatomy, ecology and conservation of turtles. Topics discussed in this compilation include the accumulation and tissue distribution of metals and other elements in sea turtles across the globe as...

Ever wonder how many kinds of turtles there are? Or if they have teeth? Why so many turtles have yellow stripes on their neck? If it is wise to feed turtles in your neighborhood pond or lake? Whit Gibbons and Judy Greene, two internationally known turtle...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781432949891Author Darlene R StilleFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Heinemann Educational BooksPublisher Heinemann Educational Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781728456232Author Sandra MarkleFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Lerner Publications (Tm)Publisher Lerner Publications (Tm)

Moving beyond mere species identification, this innovative guide to the reptiles and amphibians of the southeastern pine forests emphasizes their interdependent ecologies and the conservation issues facing all pine woods herpetofauna.Written for a...