Amphibians and Reptiles of Land Between the Lakes

Known for its natural beauty, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is the largest inland peninsula in the United States. Consisting of 170,000 acres of forested and protected public land between Kentucky Lake (Tennessee River) and Lake Barkley (Cumberland River), this scenic sanctuary is visited by more than 1.4 million nature lovers annually and encompasses many diverse habitats, each supporting a particular community of plants and animals. Amphibians and Reptiles of Land Between the Lakes is your guide to some of the often-overlooked residents of this unique ecosystem. The authors offer detailed descriptions and stunning color photographs of the salamanders, frogs, toads, turtles, lizards, and snakes found in the region. Each entry includes the species' scientific and common names as well as information on its distribution, habitat, and natural history. An extensive glossary assists readers in identifying the animals. This handy reference illustrates the collective ecological effect that these underappreciated species have on the habitats in which they thrive. Whether you are a professional or backyard naturalist, Amphibians and Reptiles of Land Between the Lakes is an indispensable resource for understanding these fascinating creatures. Front cover......Page 1 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 8 Anatomical Diagrams......Page 9 Preface......Page 14 Introduction......Page 16 Amphibians......Page 22 Reptiles......Page 48 Color Insert......Page 86 Keys to Typical AdultAmphibians and Reptilesof Land Between the Lakes......Page 118 Forms of Marginal Occurrencein Land Between the Lakes......Page 130 Acknowledgments......Page 132 Appendix......Page 134 Glossary......Page 140 Suggested References......Page 146 Illustrations, Photographs, and Photographers......Page 148 Index of Species......Page 152 "Amphibians and Reptiles of Land Between the Lakes is your guide to some of the often-overlooked residents of this unique ecosystem. The authors offer detailed descriptions and stunning color photographs of the salamanders, frogs, toads, turtles, lizards, and snakes found in the region. Each entry includes the species' scientific and common names as well as information on its distribution, habitat, and natural history. An extensive glossary assists readers in identifying the animals."-- Provided by publisher David H. Snyder, A. Floyd Scott, Edmund J. Zimmerer, And David F. Frymire. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.