Field guide to the Amphibians & Reptiles of Britain and Europe 1/1

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Page size: 135 × 216 mm Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- About this book -- Diversity of European amphibians and reptiles and their origin -- Natural species composition in Europe -- Alien species -- Threats and conservation -- How to watch amphibians and reptiles -- Where to watch amphibians and reptiles -- Amphibian eggs and larvae -- Amphibian eggs -- Newt and salamander larvae -- Frog and toad larvae -- Checklist of European amphibians and reptiles -- Species accounts -- AMPHIBIANS (AMPHIBIA) -- Salamanders and Newts (Urodela) -- True Salamanders and Newts (Salamandridae) -- Lungless Salamanders (Plethodontidae) -- Asiatic Salamanders (Hynobiidae) -- Olm (Proteidae) -- Frogs and Toads (Anura) -- Clawed Frogs (Pipidae) -- Midwife Toads (Alytidae) -- Painted Frogs (Discoglossidae) -- Fire-bellied Toads (Bombinatoridae) -- Spadefoot Toads (Pelobatidae) -- Parsley Frogs (Pelodytidae) -- True Toads (Bufonidae) -- Tree Frogs (Hylidae) -- True Frogs (Ranidae) -- Brown Frogs Rana species -- Water Frogs Pelophylax species -- REPTILES (REPTILIA) -- Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins (Testudines) -- Tortoises (Testudinidae) -- Terrapins (Emydidae and Geoemydidae) -- Sea Turtles (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae) -- Lizards (Sauria) -- Agamas (Agamidae) -- Chameleons (Chamaeleonidae) -- Geckos (Gekkonidae, Sphaerodactylidae, Phyllodactylidae) -- True Lizards (Lacertidae) -- Green Lacertas -- Small Lacertas -- Skinks (Scincidae) -- Slow Worms (Anguidae) -- Worm Lizards (Amphisbaenia) -- Snakes (Serpentes) -- Blind Snakes (Typhlopidae) -- Sand Boas (Erycidae) -- Colubrids (Colubridae) -- Water Snakes (Natricidae) -- African Sand Snakes (Psammophiidae) -- Vipers (Viperidae) -- Glossary -- Snakebite emergency -- Selected references and further reading -- Photographic credits -- Index This groundbreaking new guide is an authoritative field reference for these two groups of animals. The taxonomy and systematics of European reptiles and amphibians have changed a lot in recent years, yet there is no modern, up-to-date field guide available that comprehensively covers all the species. The last illustrated field guide to European reptiles and amphibians was first published 38 years ago, and remains outdated despite occasional reprints and new editions. This major new field guide addresses this deficiency. A total of 219 species are covered in detail, with a focus on identification and geographical variation; species texts also cover distribution, habitat and behaviour. Superb colour illustrations by talented artist Ilian Velikov depict every species and all major variations, and colour photographs are also included for most species. The book includes over 370 colour artworks and 200 colour photographs, 155 accurate and up-to-date distribution maps, and easy-to-use keys and tables to help with swift species identification. The taxonomy and systematics of European reptiles and amphibians have changed a lot in recent years, yet there is no modern, up-to-date field guide available that comprehensively covers all the species. The last illustrated field guide to European reptiles and amphibians was first published 38 years ago, and remains oudated despite occasional reprints and new editions. This major new field guide addresses this deficiency. A total of 219 species are covered in detail, with a focus on identification and geographical variation; species texts also cover distribution, habitat and behaviour. Superb colour illustrations by talented artist Ilian Velikov depict every species and all major variations, and colour photographs are also included for most species. This groundbreaking new guide will become the definitive field reference for these two groups of animals. It includes: - Over 370 colour artworks and 200 colour photographs - 155 accurate and up-to-date distribution maps - Easy-to-use keys and tables to help with swift species identification The taxonomy and systematics of European reptiles and amphibians have changed a lot in recent years, yet there is no modern, up-to-date field guide available that comprehensively covers all the species. The last illustrated field guide to European reptiles and amphibians was first published 38 years ago, and remains outdated despite occasional reprints and new editions. This major new field guide addresses this deficiency. Every species will be covered in detail with a focus on identification and geographical variation; species texts also cover distribution, habitat and behavior. A detailed up-to-date map is also included for each species. Superb color illustrations by talented artist Ilian Velikov depict every species and all major variations, and color photographs are also included for most species. This groundbreaking new guide will become the definitive field reference for these two groups of animals. "A combination of easy-to-use keys, tables and accurate species descriptions ... detailed texts for all 219 European species, covering field identification, distribution, variation, habitat and biology"--Cover