A Little Book of Monitor Lizards
Author: Daniel Bennett
Publisher:
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780952663201
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Living Dragons
Author: Rodney Steel
Publisher: Ralph Curtis Book
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780883590409
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn important illustrated book on the various species of monitor lizards, a group of reptiles that can be legitimately described as living dragons. This group of lizards includes the real monsters, the famed carnivorous (and even occasionally man-eating) Komodo dragons from Indonesia, lizards that are true giants. Add to these a further range of almost equally large monitors from Asia, Australia, and Africa, some dwarfs (Odatria) from Australia, the rare and little-known earless monitor (Lanthanotus) from Borneo, their poisonous relatives gila monster and beaded lizards) of North America), and one has a fantastic study of an important family of creatures. With 36 excellent color photos and other illustrations this book examines their evolution, habitats, lifestyles, biology, and the need for their conservation.
Lizards of the World
Author: Mark O'Shea
Publisher: Ivy Press
Published: 2021-03-23
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 1782409572
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils—relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, in many mythologies they are dark creatures, symbolizing death and misfortune. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, Lizards of the World brings these creatures firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity Found in almost every type of terrain globally, there are almost 6,500 species of lizard, including lizards with frills, horns, or wings, those that drop their tails, and others that squirt blood from their eyes. Here, the lizard family and subfamily profiles, organized phylogenetically, are illustrated with stunning photography. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a fascinating commentary revealing notable characteristics, fresh scientific understanding, and the diversity of species. Written by world-renowned herpetologist Mark O’Shea, Lizards of the World is a magnificent showcase of the natural history and beauty of these remarkable reptiles.
Dragons in the Dust
Author: Ralph E. Molnar
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2004-03-30
Total Pages: 346
ISBN-13: 9780253343741
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat caused their extinction remains a mystery, and one that makes an intriguing conclusion to this portrait of a true dragon of the past.
Varanoid Lizards of the World
Author: Erick Pianka
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2004-09-21
Total Pages: 654
ISBN-13: 9780253343666
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMonitor lizards (genus Varanus) have attracted a great deal of interest--these large and impressive lizards are often the centerpiece of reptile house exhibits. Monitors tend to be fairly wary and difficult to observe--therefore they are not particularly tractable research subjects, but they have nevertheless received an extraordinary amount of attention from devoted students.Varanoid Lizards of the World is a comprehensive account of virtually everything important that is known about monitor lizards, beginning with detailed species accounts and proceeding to various modern comparative analyses. Where possible, people who have had detailed field experience with a particular species have assembled species accounts. In the process of reporting what is known, we also identify what remains to be learned about these lizards. We hope to establish a prototype showing how such a diverse monophyletic group can be exploited both to identify and to understand the actual course of evolution. As such, this effort becomes a protocol for future workers to follow for other groups of closely-related species.
Monitor Lizards
Author: Seth Lynch
Publisher:
Published: 2024
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781538292785
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere are many kinds of monitor lizards, but perhaps the best known is the biggest lizard on Earth--the Komodo dragon! Monitors have heavy bodies and long tails, and eat a variety of food, from water buffalo to fruit! In this book, readers learn all about the monitor lizard group including where they live, how they catch prey, and what lizard families are like. The low-ATOS text pairs closely with full-color photographs to aid reading comprehension for beginning readers.
Savannah Monitors
Author: Mark K. Bayless
Publisher: TFH Publications
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780793828869
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten by a respected authority on monitor lizards, this book thoroughly covers topics such as housing, nutrition, health care, and breeding, with detailed charts and tables on several subjects, such as climate of the natural range.
Monitor Lizards
Author: Bernd Eidenmüller
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 186
ISBN-13:
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Author: Dennis King
Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781575241128
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn an easy-to-read style, this book covers the natural history of monitor lizards and includes a description of the world's largest lizard, the Komodo Dragon. The book is an update the 1993 edition, Goanna, and contains new information on taxonomy, diet, breeding behaviour and energetics. Two additions are a chapter on parasites of varanids and a section on foraging strategy.
Monitor Lizard
Author: Barbara A. Somervill
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Published: 2010-01-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 1602797536
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Monitor Lizard is large; adults can grow up to 7 feet in length. A vicious predator that will eat anything it can fit into its mouth. Native to Africa, the Monitor Lizard has successfully established a new home in Florida, disrupting an already delicate ecosystem.
