A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles of Sri Lanka (2nd Edition)
A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles of Sri Lanka (2nd Edition)

Author: Kanishka Ukuwela

Publisher:

Published: 2021-04-29

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781912081233

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This easy-to-use identification guide to the 150 reptile species most commonly seen in Sri Lanka is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from the authors are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers fascinating information on folklore associated with reptiles, snake topography, how to deal with snake bites and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Sri Lanka encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and its IUCN status.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Bali 2/e
A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Bali 2/e

Author: Ruchira Somaweera

Publisher: Naturalist's Guide

Published: 2020-05-28

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781912081257

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A complete photographic identification guide to all 113 reptile and amphibian species of Bali, perfect for resident and visitor alike. This second edition has been updated with the latest taxonomy and recent photographs

A Nautralist's Guide to the Birds of India 2/e
A Nautralist's Guide to the Birds of India 2/e

Author: Bikram Grewal

Publisher:

Published: 2022-10-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781913679347

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A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of India is a photographic identification guide to 280 bird species and 100 closely related species most commonly seen in India. Aimed at first-time birders, it is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from one of India's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits, and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists, and the main sites for viewing the listed species. This new 2nd edition includes updated taxonomy and over 300 new images. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of India encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name as well as its vernacular name, its status in each state, as well as its global IUCN status.

Field Guide to East African Reptiles
Field Guide to East African Reptiles

Author: Steve Spawls

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2018-01-25

Total Pages: 1258

ISBN-13: 1472935624

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The revised and updated edition of the definitive guide to the reptiles of this region written by a team of internationally acclaimed herpetologists. East Africa is home to a remarkable assemblage of reptiles, from crocodiles and chameleons to turtles and tortoises, lizards, worm-lizards, and a stunning array of snakes. The region is a true herpetological hot-spot. This fully revised edition of the classic field guide to the region's reptiles explores the full diversity of these animals. With updated text, detailed maps and more than 600 new photographs, this book includes every one of the 500 or so species in the region. All are described and mapped, with virtually every species accompanied by at least one colour photograph. Comprehensive and definitive, Field Guide to East African Reptiles is an essential tool for all naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers, medical personnel and students in the region.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Snakes of Southeast Asia
A Naturalist's Guide to the Snakes of Southeast Asia

Author: Indraneil Das

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781912081929

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____This easy-to-use identification guide to the 239 snake species most commonly seen in South-East Asia (covering Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Bali) is perfect for resident and visitor alike. _High quality photographs from the regions's top nature photographers, some of species that have never before been published, are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers snake topography, how to deal with snake bits and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the snakes of South-East Asia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status as at 2012 and its status in each country.

Reptiles & Amphibians
Reptiles & Amphibians

Author: Catherine Herbert Howell

Publisher: National Geographic Soc Childrens books

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9780870448911

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Discusses what reptiles and amphibians are and examines the characteristics and behavior of lizards, snakes, turtles, crocodiles, alligators, frogs, toads, and salamanders.

Mammals of China
Mammals of China

Author: Andrew T. Smith

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2013-05-26

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1400846889

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China's breathtaking diversity of natural habitats--from mountains and deserts to grasslands and lush tropical forests--is home to more than 10 percent of the world's mammal species. This one-of-a-kind pocket guide describes the characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of all 558 species of mammals found in China. An up-to-date distribution map accompanies each species account, and beautiful color illustrations by wildlife artist Federico Gemma depict a majority of the species. The definitive text is written by leading specialists and follows the most current global standards for mammalian systematics. This field-ready pocket edition of A Guide to the Mammals of China makes the rich mammal fauna of China accessible to ecotravelers and naturalists like never before. The comprehensive pocket guide to all of China's 558 mammal species Describes the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every species Features up-to-date distribution maps and stunning color illustrations throughout Written by a team of leading specialists

Birds of the Indian Subcontinent
Birds of the Indian Subcontinent

Author: Richard Grimmett

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2019-05-16

Total Pages: 1745

ISBN-13: 1472972503

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A field guide to all the bird species found in India, Pakistian, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and the Maldives. This comprehensive and definitive guide is the successor to the bestselling Pocket Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by the same authors. 1375 species are illustrated and described, including all residents, migrants and vagrants. The plates, text and maps have been extensively revised. The 226 colour plates face concise descriptions and maps for quick at-a-glance reference. Many of the plates, depicting every species and many distinct plumages and races, have been repainted for this edition and a number of new species added. This guide also provides tables, summarising identification features of particularly difficult groups such as nightjars, warblers and rosefinches. This is the ideal companion for anyone birding in the region.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Trees of Sri Lanka
A Naturalist's Guide to the Trees of Sri Lanka

Author: Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781912081486

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Over 350 high quality photographs from Sri Lanka's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, the different habitats, and tree structure.