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The most comprehensive and easy-to-use pocket guide to the reptiles and amphibians of the world, with beautiful color photographs and authoritative text from an expert herpetologist and a biology professor specializing in amphibians. Packed with over 600 color photographs of more than 400 species, this handbook is designed to enable you to recognize each species quickly and easily. World-renowned herpetologist Mark O'Shea, best known for his Animal Planet/Discovery Channel show O'Shea's Big Adventure, teams up with Tim Halliday, former biology professor at the Open University and one of the world's leading authorities on amphibians, to write expert-level entries highlighting the chief characteristics and distinguishing features of each species, accompanied by crisp, detailed photos. A comprehensive introduction describes the anatomy, lifecycle, and behavior of the major groups of reptiles and amphibians, while the initial steps of identification are facilitated by a clear visual key. Whether you're spotting animals in the field or browsing the fascinating world of wildlife from the comfort of your home, this Dorling Kindersley guidebook is a great resource for any nature-lover.Product Identifiers
PublisherDK
ISBN-139780789493934
eBay Product ID (ePID)200792880
Product Key Features
Book TitleHandbook: Reptiles & Amphibians: the Most Accessible Recognition Guide
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
TopicNature, Wildlife
AuthorMark O'shea, Tim Halliday
Book SeriesDk Smithsonian Handbook
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height215 mm
Item Weight473 g
Additional Product Features
EditorJonathan Metcalf
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorMark O'shea, Tim Halliday