Lizards of the World

Lizards of the World
Author: Mark O'Shea
Publisher: Ivy Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2021-03-23
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1782409572

Lizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils—relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, in many mythologies they are dark creatures, symbolizing death and misfortune. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, Lizards of the World brings these creatures firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity Found in almost every type of terrain globally, there are almost 6,500 species of lizard, including lizards with frills, horns, or wings, those that drop their tails, and others that squirt blood from their eyes. Here, the lizard family and subfamily profiles, organized phylogenetically, are illustrated with stunning photography. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a fascinating commentary revealing notable characteristics, fresh scientific understanding, and the diversity of species. Written by world-renowned herpetologist Mark O’Shea, Lizards of the World is a magnificent showcase of the natural history and beauty of these remarkable reptiles.

Our Reptiles

Our Reptiles
Author: Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1865
Genre: Amphibians
ISBN:

About Reptiles

About Reptiles
Author: Cathryn P. Sill
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2003-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781561452330

A beginner's guide to the world of mammals that explains what they are, how they live, and what they do.

Miles and Miles of Reptiles: All About Reptiles

Miles and Miles of Reptiles: All About Reptiles
Author: Tish Rabe
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2019-06-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593126661

Laugh and learn with fun facts about lizards, snakes, crocodiles, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “I’m the Cat in the Hat in my Crocodile Car. We’re off to find reptiles wherever they are.” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Explore the world of reptiles and learn: • how snakes smell with their tongue • the difference between a turtle and a tortoise • why a chameleon changes colors • and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Miles and Miles of Reptiles: All About Reptiles also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! If I Ran the Horse Show: All About Horses Clam-I-Am! All About the Beach A Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales Safari, So Good! All About African Wildlife There's a Map on My Lap! All About Maps Oh, the Lavas That Flow! All About Volcanoes Out of Sight Till Tonight! All About Nocturnal Animals What Cat Is That? All About Cats Once upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals Oh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today? All About Weather The Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness

Amphibians and reptiles

Amphibians and reptiles
Author: Trevor Beebee
Publisher: Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1907807489

A comprehensive guide to the native and non-native species of amphibian and reptile found in the British Isles. It covers the biology, ecology, conservation and identification of the British herpetofauna, and provides keys to adults and young.

Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico

Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico
Author: Carl H. Ernst
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2011
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0801898765

The first volume contains species accounts of the venomous lizards and elapid and viperid snakes found north of Mexico's twenty-fifth parallel. Volume two covers the twenty-one species of rattlesnakes found in the United States, Canada, and northern Mexico.

California Amphibians and Reptiles

California Amphibians and Reptiles
Author: Robert C. Stebbins
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2023-12-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520339568

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1972. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived

Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand

Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand
Author: Dylan van Winkel
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 530
Release: 2019-10-31
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1472974980

WINNER OF THE BEST FIELD GUIDE AT THE WHITLEY AWARDS 2019 Packed with extraordinary photographs, this ground-breaking book represents the first accessible field guide to the reptiles and amphibians of New Zealand, covering all 123 species. From the ancient tuatara to the world's largest collection of long-lived and live-bearing lizards, every species account includes an accurate distribution map and information on appearance, habitat, similar species and natural history. This definitive guide also features a comprehensive introduction to evolution, conservation, ecosystems and geographic history. This is the ultimate photographic field guide to New Zealand's herpetofauna, and is a gateway into the world of these fascinating tetrapods for amateur and expert herpetologists alike.