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This user-friendly guide is the only complete resource that identifies and describes all the amphibians and reptiles - salamanders, frogs and toads, lizards, snakes, and tortoises and turtles - that live in California. The species are described in richly detailed accounts that include range maps, lifelike color paintings by Robert C. Stebbins, clear drawings of various life stages including eggs, notes on natural history, and conservation status. Easy-to-use keys for every order help identify species, and informative chapters cover more general topics including evolution, habitat loss, and photography. Throughout, anecdotes and observations reveal new insights into the lives of California's abundant but often hidden amphibians and reptiles.

This title was originally published in 1959. This title was originally published in 1959.

This title was originally published in 1964. This title was originally published in 1964.

This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on the external form, coloration, habits, and distribution of amphibians found in western North America. Drawing from a wealth of sources, including the author''s personal observations, unpublished data from the University of California Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, and an extensive review of relevant literature, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the region''s amphibian species. Featuring meticulously crafted illustrations, it allows for quick identification and comparison of species, with all known species from the region thoroughly covered. Keys are provided for more precise determinations, making it a practical tool for both casual observers and dedicated researchers. Designed with the reader''s curiosity in mind, the book addresses common questions while highlighting areas where further study is needed. Each species is illustrated to emphasize distinguishing features, and salamanders and anurans are posed in consistent views to aid in easy comparison. Whether you''re an amateur naturalist, a seasoned herpetologist, or simply someone fascinated by the wildlife of western North America, this book offers a clear, insightful, and accessible overview of its diverse amphibian population. This title was originally published in 1951. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on the external form, coloration, habits, and distribution of amphibians found in western North America. Drawing from a wealth of sources, including the author''s personal observations, unpublished dat

A guide to the identification of California amphibians and reptiles includes suggestions on collecting and studying species as well as information on treating poisonous snake bites.This title was originally published in 1972. A guide to the identification of California amphibians and reptiles includes suggestions on collecting and studying species as well as information on treating poisonous snake bites.This title was originally published in 1972.

". . . encourage[s] hope and resilience in times of devastating damage."—New York Review of Books This user-friendly guide is the only complete resource that identifies and describes all the amphibians and reptiles—salamanders, frogs and toads, lizards, snakes, and tortoises and turtles—that live in California. The species are described in richly detailed accounts that include range maps, lifelike color paintings by Robert C. Stebbins, clear drawings of various life stages including eggs, notes on natural history, and conservation status. Easy-to-use keys for every order help identify species, and informative chapters cover more general topics including evolution, habitat loss, and photography. Throughout, anecdotes and observations reveal new insights into the lives of California’s abundant but often hidden amphibians and reptiles.

This is a book for all readers who want to learn about amphibians, the animal group that includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and caecilians. It draws on many years of classroom teaching, laboratory experience, and field observation by the authors. Robert Stebbins and Nathan Cohen lead readers on a fascinating odyssey as they explore some of nature's most interesting creatures, interspersing their own observations throughout the book. A Natural History of Amphibians can serve as a textbook for students and independent learners, as an overview of the field for professional scientists and land managers, and as an engaging introduction for general readers. The class Amphibia contains more than 4,500 known living species. New species are being discovered so rapidly that the number may grow to more than 5,000 during our lifetimes. However, their numbers are being rapidly decimated around the globe, largely due to the encroachment of humans on amphibian habitats and from growing human-caused environmental pollution, discussed at length in the final chapter.The authors focus our attention on the "natural history" of amphibians worldwide and emphasize their interactions with their environments over time: where they live; how they reproduce; how they have been affected by evolutionary processes; what factors will determine their destinies over time. Through the experienced eyes of the authors, who are skilled observers, we come to see and understand the place of amphibians in the natural world around us.