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This third edition, now fully revised and updated by two of Dr. Zug's colleagues, provides herpetology students and amateur reptile and amphibian keepers with the latest taxonomy and species developments from around the world. Herpetology is a rapidly evolving field , which has contributed to new discoveries in many conceptual areas of biology.The authors build on this progress by updating all chapters with new literature, graphics, and discussions-many of which have changed our thinking.

With a new emphasis placed on conservation issues,Herpetology continues to broaden the global coverage from earlier editions, recognising the burgeoning reptile and amphibian research programs and the plight of many species in all countries and all biomes.

New information on the remarkable advances in behavioral, physiological, and phylo-geographical data provide students with the current research they need to advance their education and better prepare their future in herpetology.

* The latest taxonomy data
* End-of-chapter discussions for classroom use
* 90% new photographs, now all in full color for an enhanced visual representation
* Most recent information on the exciting and developing herpetological communities in Australia, Europe, Asia, South and North Americas
* New emphasis on conservation issues surrounding herpetology ... Read more

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Testament to an exciting field of science
Herpetology is an odd biological field, combining as it does the study of two distantly related groups of animals, amphibians and reptiles, yet excluding closer reptile relatives, the birds and mammals, which each claim a field of their own. An eloquent justification for taxon based science in the forward (written by Rick Shine) to this new edition of what is now a classic textbook skims over this jarring fact. This dissonant science arose more from past mistakes in classification rather than from any biological justification but errors of history may lead to unexpected insights, and this has occurred frequently for herpetologists. Besides being housed together in natural history archives (museums), suites of amphibian and reptile species co-occur in the wild and are subject to similar ecological constraints due to the fluctuation of their daily activities and metabolic processes with the vagaries of the weather. It is this comparison, between distantly related taxa that have found independent solutions to the same environmental problems, that makes herpetology a dynamic and meaningful field, as is demonstrated throughout this readable and attractive book (which I was given by the publisher for examination as a course textbook).

The book provides precisely what might be expected from the subtitle - an introduction to herpetology. It is not a comprehensive account of reptile and amphibian biology but it covers most general topics in enough detail to form a solid basis for an advanced undergraduate course. The turgid descriptions of anatomical characters and repetitive lists of species data or diagnostic traits can be found elsewhere. Instead this book focuses on the historical relationships among taxa, life history and the scientific methods of herpetology. I would particularly like to complement the authors on the figures and photos, which are embedded at appropriate places alongside the text. The line drawings, graphs and colour figures, many adapted from primary research sources, are generally crisp, clear, of a reasonable size and relevant to the text. Almost all the colour photos are striking images, with few artefacts of cutting out and placement on an artificial background. Unfortunately, the particularly stunning photo on the cover is staged and seems unnatural. The authors have gone to a great effort to bring this third edition up to date with recent research, including much of the molecular phylogenetic work that is still in a process of integration with previous knowledge. The bibliography is monumental and the categorization of references at the end of each chapter makes this list of sources more accessible. There is a short but useful glossary along with taxonomic and subject indices both of which appear comprehensive. This gives the book a long shelf life as a reference for anyone interested in doing herpetological research.

Being up to date, however, also risks being swept along with the hubris of current opinion. In particular, amphibian classification has been extensively reformulated in the past few years and a textbook like this is a prime opportunity to help us digest these changes in more friendly environment than the original research papers - with photos, maps and time-. These changes are contentious, especially where large genera such as Rana and Bufo were broken into many smaller genera on the basis of limited data. This introduces the problem of linking old and new names raised by David Hillis and colleagues, which is incompletely addressed in the taxonomic index, with little discussion of the controversy. Part of the introduction and half of the first chapter present the case for phylogenetic taxonomy. This is well reasoned and informative but to me jars with the preceeding sections of these chapters, largely due to the sparsity of herpetological reference points provided. Strangely, given the authors' critique of Linnaean taxonomy, the book is replete with tables giving hierarchical lists of names, most of which would have been better placed on a cladistic tree-of-life for those groups. I also feel that the final chapters, on classification, overemphasises the tongue-twisting clade names formed as byproducts of phylogenetic taxonomy (Phthanobatrachia; Xinosyneunitanura!). A picture tells a thousand words and a phylogenetic branch shown beside each distribution map, referring back to a complete phylogenetic tree figure for each major lineage of amphibians and reptiles, at a readable scale and including time-calibrated branch lengths and some indication of support, would be a preferable way of indicating where each group fits in the tree-of-life (the current figures are too small to achieve this). The emphasis on cladistic nomenclature over phylogeny itself becomes more irksome where the classification is unstable, usually because too few of the key species have been analyzed. I feel that the authors' might have done better at showing which groups are well supported and which are likely to change in the future.

Another minor annoyance for me were the contrived or non-specific colloquial names that have no currency where the frogs occur ("Tropical Frogs" for the Indian genus Micrixalus, or "Ameroaustralian Tree Frogs" for Hylids, a group that also occurs widely in Asia and Europe). In general I found that groups from the Americas were better covered than those from elsewhere and as this tends to reflects the authors' experience as much as the state of research. For groups that I know well in Australia and Africa I found several minor errors and more substantial ommissions that should be addressed in the next edition. For example, the Cacosternine frogs are characterized as "mostly small (< 30 mm)" yet this is a diverse group with four of the eleven genera typically larger than this, including the Maluti River-frog, Amietia umbraculata, which grows to around 150 mm in Snout-Vent length. Sphenophryne cornuta is from New Guinea and does not occur in Australia (Fig 8.16). The Myobatrachid (Fig. 17.11) genus Myxophyes occurs in the highlands of eastern New Guinea, beyond the area depicted. Contrary to Fig. 17.44 there are no Ranid frogs near the southern end of Africa (having been shifted to other families in the taxonomic changes mentioned above). Neither Ptychadenid (17.39) nor Microhylid (17.32) frogs occur along the southern edge of Africa but Rain Frogs (Brevicipitids, 17.34) do occur along the south and south-west coast (not shown), and separately extend west to Angola further north (not shown) but are highly restricted to a fragmented chain of coastal mountains of East Africa and a single range in southern Ethiopia, rather than the broad sweep shown that encompasses everything from around Lake Victoria to the horn of Africa (they do not occur in either region). Figure 17.42 shows a detailed, spuriously fragmented distribution for African Rhacophorid frogs yet Figure 17.41 confounds five African and Asian frog families in the smallest map in the book; each of these has a substantially different distribution and should have been mapped separately. The written examples are similarly patchy, with no obvious reason why some genera are discussed and others ignored (for example, Myxophyes species show a variety of egg-laying behaviours from throwing their eggs out of water on to overhanging rocks, to the excavation of 'nests'). Thoughout the book I felt that the diversity of published behaviours, life-histories and ecological stories of African, Asian and Australian frogs was underrepresented and should be looked at again for future editions.

There are several other gaps that I believe might have been covered better in this general book. Amphibians differ from reptiles in their free-living larval life-stage. Although there are scattered references to tadpoles throughout the book I felt that this was insufficient and that the book could betteraddress the diversity of tadpole forms, feeding, antipredation adaptations, movements and factors affecting development time and metamorphosis. Also, the rapidly expanding field of phylogeography is mischaracterized here as molecular phylogenies and biogeography of species and higher taxa. This neglects the more typical characterization of phylogeography as the geographical interpretation of gene-trees within species. Consequently, although phylogeography is emphasized as an important field in which herpetology has contributed greatly, there are no actual examples used either of insights from single species studies or from comparative phylogeography.

Overall, however, these are relatively minor quibbles that can be addressed in future editions. This is really a superb book which I unhesitatingly recommend it to teachers, students and anyone who would like to gain more general knowledge of amphibians and reptiles.

Herpetology textbook
Book arrived in a timely fashion and was in great condition as described.Excellent transaction!!

Great!!
The book came in great condition and i was impressed on how soon it came.
In great Condition!!!

Not the best
This book was purchased for my Herpetology class and I had a hard time trying to use it along with the class. The book is not put together in an easy flow. I believe that having the amphibians separate from the reptiles would have made it a lot easier for use, especially to clarify specific details that one may look for, so that reading the whole section or chapter is not necessary. The book does overall have good information. It is lacking in some basic information that my professor was seeking for us to learn, so I did have to seek other sources, which I wouldn't think necessary with an informative textbook. After using this a few weeks in my class I tossed it to the side and relied more on the internet, than the book which is very disappointing.

Good but not perfect
Good book with a lot of information and illustrations. I've noticed some of the amphibian families (maybe 2 of the 45) don't have range maps. I don't really want to comment on other areas of the books as I have only mainly focused on frogs so far, but the information on turtle phylogeny is nice and up-to-date (as of 2006). All in all this book is somewhere between good and great. ... Read more

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Discusses what reptiles and amphibians are and examines the characteristics and behavior of lizards, snakes, turtles, crocodiles, alligators, frogs, toads, and salamanders. ... Read more

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Johnson retired from the Missouri Department of Conservation in 1998 after serving 23 years as state herpetologist. He subsequently worked two years for the Department to complete this second edition of The Amphibians and reptiles of Missouri, originally published in June of 1987. At present, 108 species (with an additional 19 subspecies or geographic races) of amphibians and reptiles are native to Missouri. Of this total, only five species (venomous snakes) are considered dangerous to humans. The majority of Missouri's amphibians and reptiles are benign creatures of little direct economic consequence to people, but add immeasurably to the complexity, diversity and esthetics of this region. ... Read more

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Wonderful!
I've always been interested in all types of animals.My parents bought this for me when I was about 10 or 11.I played outside a lot, as a child, and was always discovering frogs, toads, lizards, snakes, and turtles.I was constantly referring to this book to identify the various specimens I found and sometimes caught (I always let them go immediately after).I practically had this book memorized.This is a great book for any Missouri outdoors person.Especially if they are going into areas where they might encounter snakes.I think it's important to be able to identify which snakes are venomous and which are nonvenomous.So many people mistake harmless species for venomous snakes and kill them.Anyway, this is a great book.

I have posted pictures of the particular edition that I own (see Customer Images at the top of the Product Page).

A USEFUL BOOK TO CARRY - FOR MY PURPOSES
I do a tremendous amount of close-up photography, "critters" of all sorts, flowers, etc.I spend quite a lot of time in the field.I have found this book very handy for initial identification of species.I will grant you that there is a bit of outdated material in this volume, but for my purposes this does not matter as I use other books for further research.The photographs and distribution maps are great and for the most part the text is quite helpful in identification.The book is easy to pack (along with my flower and bird books) and as I said, it is quite useful and helpful.For an indepth study though, you will want other works to supplement this one.Recommend this one highly.

Not recommended
Poor choice of common names, contains some out-dated scientific taxonomy. Photographs and artwork are great. Text is good. The only book available on Missouri's herpetofauna; buy it, and wait for a newer, modern version.

It is the best book I have ever read.
This book shows pitures of every reptile and amphibian in the state of MO. It also has everything about them as well. I would really like to meet Tom R. Johnson. ... Read more

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NOTE: This edition has a linked "Table of Contents" and has been beautifully formatted (searchable and interlinked) to work on your Amazon e-book reader or iPod e-book reader.

These novels tied for 7th on the Arkham Survey of "Basic SF Titles" in 1949. Ranked 28th on the 1952 Astounding/Analog All-Time Poll for books.

Featuring two books in one volume: The Amphibians and it's sequel, The Dwellers.

Using a time machine, a man travels half a million years into the future in an attempt to find two previous explorers who have failed to return.

In the alien world that is the future Earth, he encounters strange man-eating plants that scream, a race of furry beings, and a world where death is around every corner. He encounters several new intelligent races: "The Amphibians," "The Killers" and "The Dwellers."

An amazing journey that explores human evolution based on degeneration of the races due primarily to continual destruction of past civilizations through the misuse of scientific discoveries.

This little-known novel is full of intrigue, adventure, lost cities and terror. A must-read for pulp adventure fans! ... Read more

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As presently understood, the herpetofauna of El Salvador consists of 130 species representing 88 genera and 30 families.For each of these species the following information is provided: (1) a partial synonymy, including reference, the current name, and references to the species in El Salvador; (2) the total geographic distribution; (3) ecological distribution in El Salvador; (4) a short description of the morphology; (5) natural history and taxonomic comments; (6) conservation status of evaluated species; and (7) a list of Salvadoran specimens examined and their locality data.Distribution maps and color photographs are provided for each species. Dichotomous keys for the identification of the orders, genera, and species of Salvadoran amphibians (including tadpoles) and reptiles are provided in English and Spanish. ... Read more

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An excellent resource especially for identifying herpetofauna specimens
Collaboratively written especially for herpetologists and other professionals in the field by the team of Gunther Kohler, Milan Vesely and Eli Greenbaum, The Amphibians And Reptiles Of El Salvador covers 130 species representing 88 genera and 30 families. Each species is listed with a partial synonymy, its total geographic distribution, ecological distribution in El Salvador, a short description of its morphology, natural history and taxonomic comments, its conservation status, and a list of Salvadoran specimens examined and their locality data. Distribution maps and color photographs of each species add a keen visual touch, combined with dichotomous keys for identification in both English and Spanish, to make The Amphibians And Reptiles Of El Salvador an excellent resource especially for identifying herpetofauna specimens.
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A FABULOUS book in a FABULOUS series
I adore this FABULOUSseries of very informative books on Florida's natural world and Florida's Fabulous Reptiles and Amphibians is one of my favorites.I hope to collect them all eventually but for the time being I am immensely enjoying my Reptiles, Butterflies, Insects, Land Birds and Waterbirds.

Florida's Fabulous Reptiles and Amphibians is listed on Amazon's product page as a children's book but adults should not be put off by that description because these books are for adults and older children alike.

I love Florida's Fabulous Reptiles and Amphibians for the lizards alone!I'm very fond of these wonderful creatures that grace my property in such great numbers and varieties, especially the Anoles.I'm so glad for the extensive education about them that this book provides me as well as for the hours of entertainment.

These books are absolutely beautiful!The pages are high quality glossy and while the books themselves are too large to be practical as field guides, they do provide everything, and I do mean everything, one could possibly wish to know about each subject.Every page is loaded with stunning full color photographs as well as many interesting side notes and curious tidbits of information.One can spend many hours exploring the contents of these truly fabulous books.

Florida's Fabulous Reptiles and Amphibians includes alligator, crocodile, poisonous snakes, non-poisonous snakes, frogs and toads, salamanders, lizards, fresh water turtles, land turtles and sea turtles.Every Floridian can appreciate this marvelous guide to our favorite reptiles!

I highly recommend this and the entire Fabulous Florida nature series.

Outstanding Book
I would like to say that I am extremely happy with this book.The pictures are huge and are printed on extremely high quality glossy paper.I would recommend this book to everyone that lives in Florida or is considering moving here.

Surprisingly informative, and "fabulous" photos
My kids and I went on a kick of reading reptile books at a difficulty level similar to this one.After a week of going through various titles, I was surprised to learn more about alligators from the short section in this book than I had learned from all the previous stuff we had read together!Ditto for cottonmouths, and other reptiles.

The photographs are superb, and there are enough pictures of each species to give a true feel for what it looks like instead of a single profile view of each.

the perfect resource for your children
we LIVE in central florida and my nature loving kids are constantly bringing home wildlife. the vivid accurate photos in this book allow them to ID their living treasures with confidence. (then they get additional info from the internet). the book is also full of useful info, and conservation topics.

Must have for FL relos
This book was given to me when I relocated to Florida, and I have thanked my benefactor many times over. Living in Florida means living with and respecting the wild critters, who are part of the beauty of this wonderful state. The colorful photos make it easy to identify the animals who slither through my new world and give me valuable information about which ones I should admire from afar. ... Read more

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Ok, but questionable to remove snakes in ageneral herp book
This book could be better.Good photos, decent descriptions are what I like about this text. That and its small size. It is for these reasons I gave it three stars.

What I don't like; the maps of Texas are frankly too generalized. But what I really dislike about this book is their failure to include snakes. Yes, snakes are in a companion book.But if you are out in the field herping you don't want to bring TWO books.Texas is hot enough to lug around one, let alone two (or more if you are also a birder).Why they didn't include snakes in this book must be some sort of gentleman's agreement between the authors; to the best of my knowledge it is the only State herp book carried out in this way.

Good reference
I use this book at work all the time (state fish and wildlife agency) -- it's quite helpful to both the interested layperson and the professional.Nice, clear photographs, good "thumbnail" maps, and just enoughinformation to be interesting.If you are interested in snakes, pleaserefer to the "companion" in the series, _A Field Guide to TexasSnakes_ by Alan Tennant (recently reprinted). ... Read more

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Frogs and snakes are not cuddly like pandas and not magnificent like tigers. Many people think they are ugly and boring. But they, and other reptiles and amphibians, are just as surely disappearing from the face of the earth. Why? A host of reasons: habitat destruction, pollution, disease, climate change, and over-collection for exotic pets, food, or folk medicines. If these animals go extinct just like the big dinosaurs did, then not only will we be the poorer for their absence, we will also be in big trouble. Populations of insect pests and disease carriers will explode without frogs to eat them; rodents and other small animals will flourish without snakes to fear. Our global ecosystem will be severely damaged. So what can we do? In this book, Marty Crump covers the 'state of the species' from common misconceptions about amphibians and reptiles, to their exploitation, to the solutions to the problems of their decline. These include protecting habitats, doing more research about these animals, and enacting protective laws against capturing and killing them. Most of all, it means educating people about the value of these creatures and the need for their conservation. ... Read more

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, and Samuel Gundy. Accurate line renderings of over 70 alligators, snakes, lizards, frogs, toads, etc. Concise captions give scientific name, size, habitat, coloring, distinguishing characteristics, other data. Total of 44 black-and-white illustrations, reproduced in authentic color on covers. Copyright-free, wonderful for learning, coloring.
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So life-like!
This coloring book has some beautiful pictures and the life-like images are wonderful to look at.The information that's written alongside the pictures is very helpful.But the best part are the pictures-the ones that you can color as well as the coloring keys.If I didn't know any better, Iwould think that the animals depicted were actually real! ... Read more

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This is the first guide yet produced to the amphibians and reptiles of New York State, a large and heavily populated state that hosts a surprisingly diverse and interesting community of amphibians and reptiles. This much needed guide to the identification, distribution, natural history and conservation of the amphibians and reptiles of New York State fill a long-empty niche.

The book is the first comprehensive presentation of the distributional data gathered for the New York State Amphibian and Reptile Atlas project.With more than 60,000 records compiled from 1990-1999, this extraordinary and up-to-date database provides a rich foundation for the book. This volume provides detailed narratives on the 69 species native to New York State. With a heavy emphasis on conservation biology, the book also includes chapters on threats, legal protections, habitat conservation guidelines, and conservation case studies.

Also included are 67 distribution maps and 62 pages of color photographs contributed by more than 30 photographers. As a field guide or a desk reference, The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State is indispensable for anyone interested in the vertebrate animals of the Northeast, as well as students, field researchers and natural resource professionals. ... Read more

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Very detailed information
This book is loaded with solid information, lots to read & excellent photos.

Excellent regional guide!
I love this book! The writing is excellent. The natural history information is thorough, and provides details specific to New York geography. The only criticism I have is that, like many guidebooks, the color photographs are in a plate section, instead of with the species accounts. But the book more than makes up for that with its detail and clarity. And the plate section does have text summarizing the key identification features. The book ends with conservation strategies and case studies of their implementation. I highly recommend this book to families interested in finding out what critters might be living under logs or in ponds at their local parks and throughout our state.

Awsome
This book is so amazing.the detail of the work done by the authors can really be seen when reading and using this book.

Great on many levels
I really like this book. It has all the usual field guide info, such as descriptions, habits and habitats, status and distributions. The color photo section in the middle pictures each NY herp. There is a black and white range map for each animal as well. But what I like best is the clear and engaging style in which the book is written. Though this is a totally professional book, they take the trouble to answer such burning questions on the mind of the average reader as: are there really alligators in NYC sewers? (No, but there are snapping turtles.) Other "boxes" (sort of like 'asides') cover subjects such as mysterious mudpuppy die-offs, changes in spotted salamander spotting patterns due to environmental toxins, milk snake myths (they do NOT seek nutrition from farmers' cows), and the unfortunate confusion between cottonmouths (which do not even occur in NYS) and watersnakes, which leads to many watersnake killings.
The species descriptions include the meaning and origin for the scientific name of each animal, a big plus for a logophile like me. And did you know that the term for a group of salamanders is a "congress"?
Here and there among the species accounts are "Other Intriguing Facts" sections, when relevant, on a wide variety of topics. Two examples are: how hypoxia triggers the hatching of A. opacum eggs, and the communal nests of Hemidactylium scutatum.
The book has 422 pages, of which the salamander section comprises 57, frogs and toads 46, turtles 56, and lizards and snakes 56. The book concludes with several chapters that deal with issues relevant to the herpetofauna of New York in general: threats, legal protections, conservation, and even some New York amphibian and reptile folklore.
I think this is a wonderful book. As a fan of caudates, I devoured the salamander section, but as for the rest, I'm not really interested in frogs; I find their whole life cycle too complex and disturbing, and their extensive metamorphosis is the stuff of horror movies. To me, turtles are in the same class as human children: poop machines with cute faces and I don't want any. Although for that matter, hedgehogs and rabbits can be described this way as well, but turtles won't chew your baseboards. But I digress. My point is that this book is such a pleasurable read that despite my anurophobia, I perused much of the frog, and turtle sections as well. The reptile section required no prodding as I have snakes and a lizard.

And isn't that a wonderful picture on the cover!

An excellent guide
Its strategic location on the outskirts of formerly glaciated areas, but with the moderating climatic influence of the sea along the coast, as well as vast areas of mountainous terrain cloaked in rich deciduous forests, makes the state of New York an incredible hotbed of herpetological diversity, including some very rare and unusual species. In this beautifully composed guide, each and every one of these is described in detailed accounts accompanied by absolutely stunning color photos which almost seem to come alive before your eyes. The hardcover edition is of superb quality with leather binding and sewn pages, and is rather expensive but well worth the price. The size of the book is small enough to make it useful for taking into the field, although it might be best left on the shelf to preserve its quality! Highly recommended. ... Read more

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This text is a comprehensive guide to Australia's rich and varied herpetofauna and has been updated to include more than 1000 species of frogs, turtles, tortoises, crocodiles, lizards and snakes. The guide also contains distribution maps and identification keys. ... Read more

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The Best Source for Identifying Reptiles
I work at David Fleay Wildlife Park on the Gold Coast and this is the reference book I recommend to those wanting to identify either reptiles or amphibians that they have in their backyard, come across while travelling or from photographs.Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia is a very large, thick and heavy doorstopper of a book so not really ideal for the backpacker who wants something to carry in their backpack.If you have a car, or want it for the home though it is ideal.

As well as great photographs to compare what you are wondering about there is also a substantial amount of information on each reptile and amphibian.There are also shaded maps to indicate where you are most likely to come across each animal that you seek.

If you are after a book that covers the whole range of animals in Australia and not just reptiles and amphibians I would recommend Encyclopaedia of Australian Wildlife by Janet Healey.If you live in South East QLD then Wildlife of Greater Brisbane by the Queensland Museum is also a great reference book.For those interested only in birds I would recommend Michael Marcombe's A Field Guide to Australian Birds.

Bible of Australian Herpetology
Since the first edition of this work came out in 1975, this work has been a must-have for anyone, layman or professional, who is interested in Australia's unique and very speciose collection of reptiles and amphibians. Successive upgrades through the years have kept this book up to date (but at the same time considerably larger and more expensive than the original).

Quite simply, this book is a guide to ALL of Australia's (including it's island territories) frogs and reptiles. Each taxa has a full description of it's appearance, distribution (by way of both text and an accompanying shaded map), habits and, in the majority of species, a corresponding colour photograph of the living animal. The book has very thorough and simple to use dichotomous keys that should allow any specimen in hand to be quickly identified. A comprehensive list of scientific references is also given for those wishing to conduct more in-depth research. Also included are basic guides to the collection, preservation and captive care of specimens.

I have only one gripe with the current (Sixth -year 2000) edition. Since (I think) 1992 there has been no major rewrite of the main text - instead an increasingly large Appendix of has been slapped on the end. The current Appendix is now over 40 pages long with numerous subsequently described species and nomeclatural rearrangements. It can be very annoying having to flick from the main text to the Appendix in such a large volume to see what the current information is.

Still, this is a bearable hardship to pay for such a treasuretrove of information and illustrations.

Good Book
Very good book, lots of pictures and maps. ... Read more

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From the purplish gray of a Barking Frog to the pink and orange blotches of a Gila Monster, coloring your own field guide is the most enjoyable way to learn about reptiles and amphibians. Each drawing is accompanied by a brief description that educates as it entertains. Place the new color stickers next to the drawings for a visual reference while coloring. Coloring the drawings helps reinforce the color, image, and shape of each reptile or amphibian, improving your memory and perception while offering a pleasant and easy way to learn. Fun for adults as well as children, beginning and experienced naturalists alike. ... Read more

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The best book for a budding herpetologist
This book has had my son absolutely enrapured for weeks. There are probably 50 (+) or so line drawings each of snakes, salamanders, turtles and other lizards each with an interesting explanation. Your child can color in each drawing after finding its picture somewhere in the book. The diagrams are detailed enough for older kids as well as little ones probably starting with age 5 or so.This book also has pages of colored stickers for extra fun and observation.This is absolutely the best book of its kind.

reptiles y anfibios de méxico por tipo de habitat
Quiero las publicaciones en español sobre las aves de mèxicoy los anfibios y reptiles ... Read more

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The message is definitely green, but it's not just for hard-core frogophiles.Of Frogs and Toads: Poems and Short Prose Featuring Amphibians collects what 70 contemporary writers, ranging from Pulitzer Prizewinners to a first-published author, claim to have learned from a decidedly cold-blooded muse.Of Frogs and Toads is a celebration of the warty creatures who are princes in disguise, as well as a lament for the precariousness of their existence in our modern world. ... Read more

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This is a great book!
I really enjoyed this book.The poems and essays are diverse, fun, thoughtful and extremely well written.

Delightful little gem of a book.
This is a beautiful, sometimes funny, always thought-provoking book about frogs and toads.I gave a copy to my sister who is a 7th grade biology teacher and she has used it in some of her classes. Many of her studentsloved it. It's a wonderful little book to keep around when you need to readsomething to relax your mind. Everyone I've given a copy to has beendelighted with it.

Beautiful little book.
A friend sent me this as a gift.I couldn't have been more pleased.There is something in here to suit every taste, from poignant to humorous.And all about FROGS!(Well, maybe a salamander and a newt here and there,but all little Rana creatures.)What a clever idea for a poetry anthology.

A Keepsake to Treasure!
What a great collection! If you like frogs (and who doesn't?) and poetry (and you should if you don't), you'll love this book.I keep a supply on hand for presents, have given away a dozen already.This is a wonderfulbook to keep on your bedside reading table, read a poem or two a night, goto sleep with lilting lines and green splashes in your dreams. ... Read more

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Great read for any lover of reptiles and amphibians!
A wonderful guide for identifying and learning about reptiles and amphibians in Alabama. I love this book because it goes into great detail about specimens. It is so much more extensive and educational than a field guide. I have identified various herps correctly using this book. The only aspect I would change would be to include color photos of the animals described. The black and white photos are great but you can not see the beauty of the wonderful reptiles and amphibians. It just makes me want to go out and discover the live specimens for myself. A must have addition to anyone's library.

The BEST book on Alabama herps, period.
Mount's book is the most authoritative to date on Alabama herpetology.Written for the professional and lay reader alike, this book is a "must-have" for herpetologists working not only in Alabama, butanywhere in the Southeast (I've already worn out a couple of copies).Thedetailed range maps are among its most useful features (multiple dots incounties indicating actual collection localities, not just a single dot percounty).Another helpful section is Mount's description of thephysiographic regions of the state, which he discusses as"herpetofaunal regions."Published in 1975, the book is becominga bit dated, but a forword by the author in the 1996 re-issue brings thereader up to speed on recent discoveries.Black-and-white photographsaccompany each species account. ... Read more

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If you want to be one of the privileged few to see a Gila monster or a desert tortoise, do you know their likely habitat or how they will react to your visit? Large color photographs clearly show the animals in the wild. You'll find it easy to remember and recognize these elusive creatures after you've seen them a lot closer than you're likely to get by yourself. ... Read more

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Excellent pictorial guide to reptiles and amphibians of the American Southwest
If you live in the Southwestern United States and have found yourself wondering "What IS that critter?" then this is the book for you! It containsdescriptions of fifty snakes, lizards, frogs and toads, including a color photo of each. Well worth $9.95 if the subject matter is of interest to you! ... Read more

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General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1915Original Publisher: Baylor University pressSubjects: ReptilesAmphibiansJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Reptiles ... Read more

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Revised, expanded edition. An invaluable resource which can be applied to many other biological disciplines. ... Read more

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It's a essential book for those herpetologists working with taxonomy and cientific collections!
Recommended!!! ... Read more

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A set that introduces the squirming, wiggling, leaping world of amphibians. ... Read more