Dragon Lizards of Australia

Dragon Lizards of Australia
Author: Jane Melville
Publisher:
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2019
Genre: Agamidae
ISBN: 9781921833496

The only title available on Australian Dragon Lizards including the most recent understanding of their origins and life history. Australia's mostly hot dry continent is home to nearly 800 described species and the seven Australian families represent four evolutionary lineages; three families of geckoes and flap-footed (legless) lizards; skinks; goannas and dragons. Australia is a land of lizards, with an amazing diversity of species that rivals any other country on earth. The authors aim to convey their admiration for these amazing animals and share the knowledge and experience gained from working with them. Provided are the most recent understanding of their origins, life history, habitat and distribution. Also included is an individual account of all of Australia's dragon species, featuring the most up to date taxonomic classification. Each is described, illustrated and mapped.

Dragons in the Dust

Dragons in the Dust
Author: Ralph E. Molnar
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2004-03-30
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780253343741

What caused their extinction remains a mystery, and one that makes an intriguing conclusion to this portrait of a true dragon of the past.

Keeping and Breeding Australian Lizards

Keeping and Breeding Australian Lizards
Author: Michael Swan (herpétologiste).)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 615
Release: 2008
Genre: Captive lizards
ISBN: 9780980366716

For the first time a comprehensive book on keeping Australian lizards, written by leading Australian breeders. Covering housing, sexing, breeding, egg incubation and raising young lizards, this title contains graphs, charts and many coloured photographs as well as sections on diseases, disorders and colour and pattern mutations of Australian lizards. It also includes information on natural habitats and behaviours.

Reptiles and Frogs in the Bush

Reptiles and Frogs in the Bush
Author: Brian Bush
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2007
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781920694746

This guide answers often-asked questions such as: What does a frog dropping or lizard burrow look like? How do you read a snake track? What do you do when you find a snake in your garden? What is the correct way of handling a frog or photographing a reptile? It contains species, scientific and common names, and much more.

Bearded Dragon Manual, 3rd Edition

Bearded Dragon Manual, 3rd Edition
Author: Philippe De Vosjoli
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2022-04-26
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1637410840

A comprehensive and best-selling pet manual for bearded dragon pet owners on providing quality care Offers detailed sections on a wide range of topics, including selecting a healthy bearded dragon, understanding their behavior and anatomy, breeding, health and nutrition, creating a comfortable habitat, recognizing diseases and illnesses, and more Also features a sought-after section on color morphs and the care and breeding of frilled dragons New edition includes updated information on care and feeding, breeding, habitat and habits of bearded dragons, as well as new sections on play, wardrobe, accessories, food supply sources, personality traits, therapy pet insight, true stories, and more

What Lizard is That?

What Lizard is That?
Author: Steve Wilson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2009
Genre: Lizards
ISBN: 9781877069581

Australia has a unique and diverse lizard fauna with nearly 650 named species, and this list grows each year as more are discovered. What Lizard is That? offers a glimpse into the lifestyles and variety of these amazing Australian animals. This book covers all the main groups of Australian lizards and includes general pointers on appearance, behaviour and ecology. Illustrated with hundreds of striking photographs, it is an invaluable reference and guide for the enthusiastic amateur or keen naturalist. Reptile experts and authors Steve Wilson and Gerry Swan have written many books on Australian reptiles including What Snake is That? and A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia.

The Last Dragon

The Last Dragon
Author: Charles Massy
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9780642279729

Age range 7+ Beneath the western mountains, on the open plains of the high Monaro where the skies are blue and big, there lived a little dragon lizard. Timpo is the smartest, best-disguised lizard in Narrawallee, the Big Grass Country. Wolfie the spider is his good friend, but there are no other dragon lizards and he is lonely for his own kind. Timpo and Wolfie embark on a journey to discover if Timpo is indeed the last dragon left in the valley. Through a landscape of grassland, granite boulders, shiny snow gums, and shady creeks they search, encountering new friends but also facing grave danger. Wolfie must return home with her spiderlings, but Timpo trudges on ... will he ever find another dragon lizard? Featuring stunning artwork in ink and graphite by artist Mandy Foot, and an author's essay on the Monaro Grassland Earless Dragon and its grassland habitat, this is a book that will have crossover appeal as a gift book for adults.

Keeping Bearded Dragons

Keeping Bearded Dragons
Author: Darren Green
Publisher:
Total Pages: 77
Release: 2009
Genre: Bearded dragons (Reptiles)
ISBN: 9780975820032

Provides the reader with an understanding of keeping bearded dragons. It details their nutritional requirements, the best methods for housing, heating and lighting, and gives tips on breeding and raising young. It also covers common ailments and disorders encountered in captivity, and addresses the individual species of bearded dragons.