A Natural History of Amphibians
A Natural History of Amphibians

Author: Robert C. Stebbins

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 1997-01-26

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9780691102511

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Amphibia, the animal group that includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and caecilians, contains more than 4,500 known living species and new ones are being discovered continuously. This book focuses on the natural history of amphibians worldwide, how interaction with their environment over time has affected their evolutionary processes and what factors will determine their destinies. 37 photos. 52 line illus.

Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of California
Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of California

Author: Samuel M. McGinnis

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2006-09-17

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 9780520237285

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"A handy guide to the freshwater fishes of California designed for amateur naturalists and anglers. Alcorn's illustrations are excellent."—Peter Moyle, author of Inland Fishes of California "Freshwater Fishes of California contributes to the better understanding of the past and present history and biology of native and non-native freshwater fishes of California. It also provides practical information on how to sample, care for and/or utilize these fishes. Moreover, it reads like a good novel that piques your interest on fish natural history and identification. It should be of value to anglers, environmentalists concerned with protection of our aquatic habitats and resource, natural history buffs, and governmental biologists and administrators."—Theodore W. Wooster, Environmental Specialist, retired, California Department of Fish and Game