National Audubon Society Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians: North America

John L. Behler; F. Wayne King

ISBN 10: 0394508246 / ISBN 13: 9780394508245

Published by Knopf, 1979

About this Item

This book is in good condition, with minimal signs of wear and tear.

Seller Inventory # GWKV.0394508246.G

Bibliographic Details

• Title: National Audubon Society Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians: North America
• Publisher: Knopf
• Publication Date: 1979
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0394508246
• ISBN 13: 9780394508245
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

The most comprehensive field guide available to the reptiles and amphibians of North America--a must-have for any enthusiast's day pack or home library--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers.
 
Featuring a durable vinyl binding and over 600 full-color identification photographs organized for quick access, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians is the perfect companion in the field. This compact volume contains:

--Background information on evolution, anatomy, physiology, habitats, and life cycles of a range of reptile and amphibian families.
--A detailed look at how reptiles and amphibians survive-how they eat, move around, defend themselves, and combat temperature extremes.
--Examinations of metamorphosis, growth and longevity, and vocalization techniques.
--Practical advice on how to responsibly study reptiles and amphibians in the wild or care for them as pets.

About the Author

Professor F. Wayne King is the curator herpetology at the Florida Museum of Natural History.