The Story of Reptile Life (Classic Reprint)

William Plane Pycraft

ISBN 10: 1330302427 / ISBN 13: 9781330302422

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Story of Reptile Life (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330302427
• ISBN 13: 9781330302422
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

Explore the ancient story of reptiles—from their rise to their modern forms—and discover how today’s lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodiles fit into a grand, long history of life on Earth.

Beginning with the idea of a past “Age of Reptiles,” this book traces evolution across millions of years—from the Permian to the end of the Jurassic—and explains how the great reptile groups took shape. It introduces the Tuatera lizard of New Zealand as a remarkable living fossil and sets up a clear framework for understanding what makes reptiles distinct from amphibians, including differences in skeletons, skin, and growth. The opening chapters also highlight the beaked lizards and other ancient forms to illustrate how anatomy and environment drive adaptation.

What you’ll find inside is a careful, illustrated guide to reptile life that blends natural history with evolutionary ideas, all presented in accessible language for curious readers of all ages.

• Clear explanations of what defines a reptile and how scientists tell them apart from amphibians.
• An introduction to major reptile groups and their distinctive adaptations.
• Portraits of emblematic species, including the Tuatera as a pivotal living fossil.
• Foundational ideas about evolution, specialization, and extinction in ancient ecosystems.

Ideal for readers of natural history who want a grounded, engaging overview of reptiles and their long, evolving story.