Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia

Science & Math

Cogger, Harold G.

Biological Sciences

Reed

This classic work, originally published in 1975, has been completely brought up to date. This seventh edition includes all species described prior to October 2013. Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia is a complete guide to Australia’s rich and varied herpetofauna, including frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes. For each of the 1,194 species there is a description of its appearance, distribution and habits. Each species is accompanied by a distribution map and, in most cases, a color photograph of the living animal. The book includes 130 simple-to-use dichotomous keys that in most cases allow a specimen in hand to be identified. In addition, it has a comprehensive list of scientific references for those wishing to conduct more in-depth research, an extensive glossary, and basic guides to the collection, preservation and captive care of specimens. Click here to view sample pages. * World-renowned author and work. * Comprehensive, up-to-date account of all reptiles and amphibians in Australia. * Only book to include identification keys to all Australian reptiles and amphibians. * Large photographs, useful for identification. * Maps of Australia-wide patterns of species richness in frogs, lizards and snakes.

Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia [OP]

CSIRO Publishing

An abundantly illustrated comprehensive guide to the identification of Australia's rich and varied herpetofauna over 960 species of frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards, and snakes both for researchers and for more generally interested readers wishing to broaden their knowledge of Australia's wildlife. The present edition of Cogger's classic (first published in 1975, most recently in 1986) features not only an updated and expanded text but two new features: all photographs are in color and placed adjacent to the relevant text, and the identification keys are accompanied by explanatory drawings for quick reference and easier identification. The volume also includes distribution maps, a section on collecting methods, a glossary, and an extensive list of references. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Reptiles & Amphibians of Australia

Cornell Univ Pr

Pp. 606; 880 photographs - 230 in color, 830 distribution maps. Publisher's original green cloth, lettered in white on the spine and front cover, color pictorial dust jacket lettered in orange, thick sm 4to. This volume is the definitive guide to the 830 species of frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards, and snakes that comprise the herpetofauna of Australia. This work was first published in 1975. This third edition, published in 1983, adds 121 species not covered in the earlier two editions. No ownership marks.

The previous (fifth) edition is cited in Walford's Guide to Reference Books . This guide presents 1,000-plus species of frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes that comprise Australia's rich and varied herpetofauna. Cogger (formerly a curator at the Australian Museum Society) provides details about distribution and habitats, keys illustrated with explanatory drawings, 991 distribution maps, about 840 color photographs, lists of currently recognized species, advice on collecting methods, vegetation and locality maps, and brief captive care and snakebite information. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Ralph Curtis Pub

Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia is a complete guide to Australia’s rich and varied herpetofauna, including frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes. For each of the 1,218 species there is a description of its appearance, distribution and habits. Each species is accompanied by a distribution map and, in many cases, one of the book's more than 1000 color photographs of living animals. The book also includes 130 simple-to-use dichotomous keys--accompanied by hundreds of explanatory drawings--which in most cases allow a specimen in hand to be identified. In addition, it has a comprehensive list of scientific references for those wishing to conduct more in-depth research, an extensive glossary, and basic guides to the collection, preservation and captive care of specimens. This classic work was originally published in 1975. The updated seventh edition contains a new Appendix that discusses recent changes and lists over 80 new or resurrected species and genera that have been added to the Australian frog and reptile fauna since the 2014 edition.

History

Australia & Oceania

Australian Reptiles in Colour

Treasure Press

This text is a comprehensive guide to Australia's rich and varied herpetofauna and has been updated to include more than 1000 species of frogs, turtles, tortoises, crocodiles, lizards and snakes. The guide also contains distribution maps and identification keys.

New Holland Books

The Encyclopedia of Animals : Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians

Reference

Gould, Edwin

Forshaw

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Fog City Press

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Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia

Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia [OP]

Reptiles & Amphibians of Australia

Reptiles & Amphibians of Australia

Reptiles & Amphibians of Australia

Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia

Australian Reptiles in Colour

Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia

The Encyclopedia of Animals : Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians