How did reptiles and amphibians evolve? Where did they originate? What function does their skin serve? What is their third eye and what does it do? From frogs, snakes and lizards to turtles, tortoises and iguanas, this handbook reveals the world of these diverse species. The book contains discussions on the anatomy, evolution, behaviour and habitats of reptilian and amphibian families. From the miracle of metamorphosis to homing and migration; from defence and communication to movement and temperature regulation, this handbook explains everything, in addition to covering the practical aspects of studying and caring for these animals. It includes special sidebars and double-page features plus a glossary and appendix of sources for clubs, societies and organizations.
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Höhe: 120 mm
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978-1-84201-004-4 (9781842010044)
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Section 1 In the beginning: the earliest amphibians; at home on land; the golden age of reptiles; reptile profiles; amphibian profiles; a cold-blooded life. Section 2 How they live: the role of the skin; vision sidebar - the third eye; smell and taste; hearing; the extra sense; courtship; mating sidebar - unisex lizards; life in an egg; caring for the young sidebar; the wonder of metamorphosis; homing and migration; communication; growth and longevity; defensive strategies sidebar; feeding sidebar; the search for water sidebar; getting around sidebar; dealing with heat and cold sidebar; poisonous reptiles and amphibians sidebar; a place of their own; living with man sidebar. Section 3 Reptiles and amphibians from around the world: in the home; cages, equipment, food and feeding; handling your pet; in the wild - a profile of 160 examples from the seven major groups.
