Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Britain and Europe

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

This groundbreaking new guide is an authoritative field reference for these two groups of animals.The taxonomy and systematics of European reptiles and amphibians have changed a lot in recent years, yet there is no modern, up-to-date field guide available that comprehensively covers all the species. The last illustrated field guide to European reptiles and amphibians was first published 38 years ago, and remains outdated despite occasional reprints and new editions. This major new field guide addresses this deficiency. A total of 219 species are covered in detail, with a focus on identification and geographical variation; species texts also cover distribution, habitat and behaviour. Superb colour illustrations by talented artist Ilian Velikov depict every species and all major variations, and colour photographs are also included for most species.The book includes over 370 colour artworks and 200 colour photographs, 155 accurate and up-to-date distribution maps, and easy-to-use keys and tables to help with swift species identification.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-03-28
Mått:200 x 20 x 140 mm
Vikt:780 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:432
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Ilian Velikov
ISBN:9781472970428

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Jeroen Speybroeck holds a PhD in biology and works at the Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO) in Belgium. Wouter Beukema is a Dutch herpetologist focusing on biogeography, evolutionary ecology and conservation. Bobby Bok teaches biology to teenagers and dedicates his free time to travelling through Europe in search of amphibians and reptiles. Jan Van Der Voort is a Belgian civil servant whose quest for many years has been to photograph all the species of European amphibians and reptiles. Ilian Velikov is a Bulgarian-born artist living and working in London. Since an early age he has had a keen interest in nature and wildlife, and especially reptiles and amphibians.

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This new, well-written, superbly illustrated book sets the new standard ... buy it to take to Europe alongside your bird, butterfly and wildflower guides.

Innehållsförteckning

PrefaceAcknowledgementsAbout this bookDiversity of European amphibians and reptiles and their originNatural species composition in EuropeAlien speciesThreats and conservationHow to watch amphibians and reptilesWhere to watch amphibians and reptilesAmphibian eggs and larvaeAmphibian eggsNewt and salamander larvaeFrog and toad larvaeChecklist of European amphibians and reptilesSpecies accountsTrue Toads (Bufonidae)Tree Frogs (Hylidae)True Frogs (Ranidae)Brown Frogs Rana speciesWater Frogs Pelophylax speciesREPTILES (REPTILIA)Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins (Testudines)Tortoises (Testudinidae)Terrapins (Emydidae and Geoemydidae)Sea Turtles (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae)Lizards (Sauria)Agamas (Agamidae)Chameleons (Chamaeleonidae)Geckos (Gekkonidae, Sphaerodactylidae, Phyllodactylidae)True Lizards (Lacertidae)Green LacertasSmall LacertasSkinks (Scincidae)Slow Worms (Anguidae)Worm Lizards (Amphisbaenia)Snakes (Serpentes)Blind Snakes (Typhlopidae)Sand Boas (Erycidae)Colubrids (Colubridae)Water Snakes (Natricidae)African Sand Snakes (Psammophiidae)Vipers (Viperidae)GlossarySnakebite emergencySelected references and further readingPhotographic creditsIndex

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