Peterson Field Guide To Reptiles And Amphibians Eastern & Central North America

Peterson Field Guide To Reptiles And Amphibians Eastern & Central North America
Author: Robert Powell
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 509
Release: 2016-04-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0544662490

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.

Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California

Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California
Author: Robert C. Stebbins
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2012-09-04
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520949978

". . . encourage[s] hope and resilience in times of devastating damage."—New York Review of Books This user-friendly guide is the only complete resource that identifies and describes all the amphibians and reptiles—salamanders, frogs and toads, lizards, snakes, and tortoises and turtles—that live in California. The species are described in richly detailed accounts that include range maps, lifelike color paintings by Robert C. Stebbins, clear drawings of various life stages including eggs, notes on natural history, and conservation status. Easy-to-use keys for every order help identify species, and informative chapters cover more general topics including evolution, habitat loss, and photography. Throughout, anecdotes and observations reveal new insights into the lives of California’s abundant but often hidden amphibians and reptiles.