Bibliograph

Firefly encyclopedia of reptiles and amphibians, general editor: Chris Mattison

Type

Label

Firefly encyclopedia of reptiles and amphibians, general editor: Chris Mattison

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Firefly encyclopedia of reptiles and amphibians

Nature of contents

encyclopedias

Oclc number

909956831

Responsibility statement

general editor: Chris Mattison

Summary

The Firefly Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians covers every family, ranging from large, predatory constrictors and crocodilians to miniature tree frogs and salamanders. This third edition adds 32 extra pages to incorporate numerous important updates based on the latest scientific findings and interpretations. Big increases in the number of known families and species: 17 new families of amphibians and 18 new families of reptiles; Amphibian species are up from 6,182 to 7,387; Reptile species are up from 8,726 to 10,038. Frogs alone have gone up from 5,453 species to the currently agreed 6,508. Maps for all families of salamanders, frogs, turtles, lizards, snakes, and crocodilians. More than 320 stunning full-color photographs and illustrations. Information on current conservation and environmental concerns. Extinctions and Declining Amphibian Populations section and map.-- Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

AMPHIBIANS. Classification and taxonomy -- A key amphibian event -- Kaleidoscopic adaptation -- Conscientious parents -- Declining amphibian populations -- Saving the world's amphibians -- Swimming, eating, growing machines -- Caecilians -- Salamanders and newts -- Salamander and newt families -- Courtship and mating in salamanders and newts -- Repellent defenders -- Frogs and toads -- Frog and toad families -- Leaps and bounds -- Decoding the frog chorus -- From tadpole to frogREPTILES. The age of reptiles -- Temperature relations of reptiles -- Reptiles at risk -- Playful reptiles -- Pre-ejaculators, sneakers, and she-males -- Temperature and sex -- Turtles and tortoises -- Turtle and tortoise families -- The Asian turtle crisis -- Leatherback: Birth on the beach -- Lizards -- Natural desert dwellers -- Lizard families -- Lizard variety-- Worm-lizards -- Snakes -- Venomous snakes -- The threat from snakebites -- Snake families -- Harvesting snake venom -- Tuatara -- Crocodilians -- Pollution and hormone mimics -- Unisexuality: The redundant male?Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index -- Picture and artwork credits

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