A Key to Amphibians and Reptiles of the Continental United States and Canada

A Key to Amphibians and Reptiles of the Continental United States and Canada
Author: Robert Powell
Publisher: Lawrence, Kansas : University Press of Kansas
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1998
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

A dichotomous key (that is, one that gives the user only two choices at each level of morphological scrutiny), it is designed for use in college-level herpetology or vertebrate biology courses. It will be especially useful as an effective tool for teaching the principles of taxonomy and for introducing students to the systematics of amphibians and reptiles.

A Field Guide to Texas Reptiles & Amphibians

A Field Guide to Texas Reptiles & Amphibians
Author: Richard D. Bartlett
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Total Pages: 374
Release: 1999
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Here is the most thorough, up-to-date field guide you can find for identifying, understanding, and appreciating the Lone Star State.

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.

The Frogs and Toads of North America

The Frogs and Toads of North America
Author: Lang Elliott
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2009
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780618663996

Covering all 101 species of frogs in the United States and Canada, this book contains natural history information, identification tips, range and habitat information, summaries of behavior, and descriptions of calls. A 70-minute audio compact disc includes the calls of nearly every species.

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.

The Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas (p)

The Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas (p)
Author:
Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
Total Pages: 444
Release:
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781610754132

The product of fifteen years of work by top herpetologists, this book is a comprehensive examination of the amphibians and reptiles of Arkansas, featuring over 136 species and subspecies. With over five hundred four-color photos, line drawings, and over one hundred maps, this user-friendly book will become the definitive text on the subject.

Amphibians and Reptiles of the Pacific Northwest

Amphibians and Reptiles of the Pacific Northwest
Author: Ronald A. Nussbaum
Publisher: Caxton Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 1983
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Written by outstanding authorities in the field, this Northwest guide tells in interesting and readable fashion how to find and identify the various salamanders, frogs, turtles, lizards, and snakes that inhabit Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia.

Encyclopedia of North American Reptiles and Amphibians

Encyclopedia of North American Reptiles and Amphibians
Author: Chris Mattison
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Amphibians
ISBN: 9781592234271

Presents a comprehensive guide to reptiles and amphibians of North America, and contains full-color illustrated photographs and drawings that describe eighty-two species, their body structure, habitats, and much more.