Smithsonian Handbooks: Reptiles and Amphibians (Smithsonian Handbooks)

ISBN: 0789493934

Author: Mark O'Shea

Condition: New

The most comprehensive and easy-to-use pocket guide to the reptiles and amphibians of the world, with beautiful color photographs and authoritative text from an expert herpetologist and a biology professor specializing in amphibians. Packed with over 600 color photographs of more than 400 species, this handbook is designed to enable you to recognize each species quickly and easily.World-renowned herpetologist Mark OShea, best known for his Animal Planet/Discovery Channel show OSheas Big Adventure, teams up with Tim Halliday, former biology professor at the Open University and one of the worlds leading authorities on amphibians, to write expert-level entries highlighting the chief characteristics and distinguishing features of each species, accompanied by crisp, detailed photos. A comprehensive introduction describes the anatomy, lifecycle, and behavior of the major groups of reptiles and amphibians, while the initial steps of identification are facilitated by a clear visual key.Whether youre spotting animals in the field or browsing the fascinating world of wildlife from the comfort of your home, this Dorling Kindersley guidebook is a great resource for any nature-lover.

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