This handy field identification guide from Rainforest Publications shows 126 of the 226 reptile species recorded for Costa Rica; both Costa Rica's crocodilians; 12 of 14 turtles; 42 of 73 lizards; and 70 of 137 snakes (including all 22 of the severely venomous snakes found in the country). The illustrator, British naturalist Mark Wainwright, has lived and worked in Monteverde, Costa Rica, since 1991. Each illustration is accompanied by the name in English, Spanish, and Latin, size, and a symbol indicating geographic distribution. This is a highly portable waterproof full color scientifically reviewed wildlife field guide;.... When folded, the guide is only 3.5" (9cm) by 8.75" (22 cm). It contains twelve 9cm by 22cm "pages" plus front and back cover pages, and when spread is approx. 24" (61cm) by 8.75" (22 cm)
Our wildlife guides are the perfect companion if you're a naturalist, bird watcher, or adventure traveler.
Rainforest Publications specializes in the Wildlife and Natural History of Central and South America. Our wildlife guides are the perfect companion if you're a naturalist, bird watcher or adventure traveler.
Our illustrators live in Costa Rica and are tops in their field of interests.
Our scientific staff continually upgrades the guides so the information is complete and accurate.
Our print company is locally owned by its employees.
Our guides are printed in the US on recycled paper.