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Combining authoritative, easy-to-read essays with exciting illustrations and color photographs, this comprehensive encyclopedia covers all the diverse families of reptiles and amphibians, from chameleons to turtles to tree frogs. Lively, in-depth articles are illustrated with accurate artworks and color photographs and each species listing has a Factfile of the essential data: Scientific Order and population Distribution (with a color-coded map) and Habitat Size and Color Reproduction and Life Cycle Longevity Conservation Status Scientists, zoologists and expert researchers have contributed specially commissioned articles. These specialists, all experts in their fields, are actively involved in conducting frontline scientific or behavioral research. The inclusion of their latest findings and interpretations sets this title apart.

About the Author :
Tim Halliday is Professor of Biology at the Open University, England, where he teaches animal behavior and evolutionary biology, and researches the mating dynamics of newts, frogs and toads. He has written or edited several books and numerous scientific papers about amphibian sexual behavior. In the last ten years, he has concentrated on global declines among amphibian populations. He is the International Director of the IUCN/SSC Declining Amphibian Populations Task Force. Dr. Kraig Adler is Professor of Biology at Cornell University. His research includes animal orientation and navigation, and the systematics, ecology and evolution of amphibians and reptiles which he has studied in the field around the world. Dr. Adler's research is widely published and he has written or edited eight books, including co-authoring Herpetology of China (1993) and Captive Management and Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles (1994). He served as President of the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles and was elected the first Secretary-General of the World Congress of Herpetology.

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A great classroom reference ... will wind up on a teacher's wish list because it is attractive and scientific.-- (05/01/2003) A helpful feature in this book is the use of excellent sidebars ... photographs (all in color) are simply excellent ... highly recommended.-- (01/01/2003) A striking abundance of information at a glance ... strongly recommended for high-school, public and academic libraries.-- (04/15/2003) A superbly attractive, authoritative, and highly informative sourcebook on amphibians and reptiles... Discussions throughout are supported by superb color photographs and vividly rendered artwork. Technical terminology is minimal and the text can be easily comprehended by anyone with a high school education.-- (01/01/2004) Clearly written and wonderfully illustrated... a highly readable and thoroughly fascinating introduction to the biology, diversity, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles.-- (12/01/2003) Dramatically photographed and with a surprisingly informative text.--Globe and Mail (11/23/2002) Extremely useful both in terms of its relative completeness and its up-to-date facts... this volume should be in the library of any nature lover.-- (12/01/2003) I strongly recommend [this book for]... anyone seriously interested in amphibians and reptiles. It is a fine reference source and its visual images are aesthetic delights that will be returned to many times.-- (02/01/2003) Illustrations are generous and of excellent quality ... extremely detailed presentation.-- (01/01/2003) These beautifully illustrated encyclopedias not only detail individual species, but also provide a wealth of information about how these creatures interact with one another and people.--Science News (11/23/2002) Topical arrangement and captivating photos assure that a quick look-up will take longer than expected ... this book is plenty fine.-- (01/01/2003) Visually stunning ... over 300 flawless color photographs ... highly recommended.--E.Streams, Vol. 6, No. 4 Most highly recommended, this book provides a wealth of information to anyone interested in, or just vaguely curious about, amphibians and reptiles.--Michal Kubik"Wildlife Activist" (04/01/2003)


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781552976135
  • Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Firefly Books Ltd
  • Height: 288 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • ISBN-10: 1552976130
  • Publisher Date: 29 Sep 2002
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Width: 229 mm


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