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.

Reptiles of North America

Reptiles of North America
Author: Hobart M. Smith
Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2014-02-25
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1466864818

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Reptiles of North America by Hobart M. Smith and Edmund D. Brodie, Jr. Discover the Red-bellied Turtle, which is nearly extinct. Uncover a Garter Snake in your backyard. Locate an Alligator Lizard--or a Legless one. Identifying reptiles is fascinating and fun with this classic Golden Field Guide. Abundant illustrations and the Key Characteristic system, preferred by professionals, make this single-volume reference an outstanding choice for nature projects, collectors of all ages, and scientific study. -All of North America in one volume -278 species and 500 subspecies in 22 families...plus 18 exotics -Illustrations include juveniles and adults, body forms, undersides, scales, and more! -Text, range maps, and illustrations seen together at a glance -Common and scientific names -Convenient measuring rules ...Plus first aid information for snakebites.

VENOMOUS REPTILES PB

VENOMOUS REPTILES PB
Author: Ernst Ch
Publisher: Smithsonian
Total Pages: 236
Release: 1999-03-17
Genre: Gila monster
ISBN: 9781560984474

Introduction to Horned Lizards of North America

Introduction to Horned Lizards of North America
Author: Wade C. Sherbrooke
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2003-05-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520228278

"Horned 'toads' have long inspired curious humans, from ancient Indian rock artists and the earliest Spanish explorers to modern scientists. These lizards specialize on ants for food, employ distinctive defensive tactics for different enemies, arch their bodies to collect rainwater, and exhibit numerous other adaptations to arid environments. Wade Sherbrooke's wonderful book, packed with facts and personal insights, will give everyone from lay naturalists to seasoned field biologists a new appreciation for these magically bizarre animals."—Harry W. Greene, author of Snakes: The Evolution of Mystery in Nature "Written in language understandable by anyone, Sherbrooke's newly revised little book on horned lizards is an exceedingly useful reference that covers most of what is known about these interesting and unusual lizards."—Eric R. Pianka, author of The Lizard Man Speaks "Wade Sherbrooke has provided in this very readable book a concise introduction to the evolution and natural history of the horned lizards, their impact on human art, and their future in an increasingly human-dominated planet. No one has more first-hand knowledge of the life history of horned lizards than Dr. Sherbrooke, so this book represents more than a summary; Sherbrooke provides insight into the life and times of horned lizards as no one else could. Amateur and professional alike will find much to enjoy about this book."—Darrel Frost, American Museum of Natural History Praise for the first edition: "[This is] the horned lizard bible deluxe."—Coevolution

Reptiles of North America

Reptiles of North America
Author: Hobart M. Smith
Publisher: Turtleback
Total Pages:
Release: 1982-08-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780606117883

Describes the characteristics of turtles, lizards, snakes, and crocodiles found in the United States and Canada