This groundbreaking new guide is an authoritative field reference for these two groups of animals.
The taxonomy and systematics of European reptiles and amphibians have changed a lot in recent years, yet there is no modern, up-to-date field guide available that comprehensively covers all the species. The last illustrated field guide to European reptiles and amphibians was first published 38 years ago, and remains oudated despite occasional reprints and new editions. This major new field guide addresses this deficiency.
A total of 219 species are covered in detail, with a focus on identification and geographical variation; species texts also cover distribution, habitat and behaviour. Superb colour illustrations by talented artist Ilian Velikov depict every species and all major variations, and colour photographs are also included for most species.
It includes:
- Over 370 colour artworks and 200 colour photographs
- 155 accurate and up-to-date distribution maps
- Easy-to-use keys and tables to help with swift species identification
Rezensionen / Stimmen
This new, well-written, superbly illustrated book sets the new standard ... buy it to take to Europe alongside your bird, butterfly and wildflower guides -- Howard Inns * British Wildlife *
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Verlagsgruppe
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 135 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-4729-3533-5 (9781472935335)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Jeroen Speybroeck holds a PhD in biology and works at the Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO) in Belgium. Wouter Beukema is a Dutch herpetologist focusing on biogeography, evolutionary ecology and conservation. Bobby Bok teaches biology to teenagers and dedicates his free time to travelling through Europe in search of amphibians and reptiles. Jan Van Der Voort is a Belgian civil servant whose quest for many years has been to photograph all the species of European amphibians and reptiles.
Ilian Velikov is a Bulgarian-born artist living and working in London. Since an early age he has had a keen interest in nature and wildlife, and especially reptiles and amphibians.
Preface
Acknowledgements
About this book
Diversity of European amphibians and reptiles and their origin
Natural species composition in Europe
Alien species
Threats and conservation
How to watch amphibians and reptiles
Where to watch amphibians and reptiles
Amphibian eggs and larvae
Amphibian eggs
Newt and salamander larvae
Frog and toad larvae
Checklist of European amphibians and reptiles
Species accounts
True Toads (Bufonidae)
Tree Frogs (Hylidae)
True Frogs (Ranidae)
Brown Frogs Rana species
Water Frogs Pelophylax species
REPTILES (REPTILIA)
Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins (Testudines)
Tortoises (Testudinidae)
Terrapins (Emydidae and Geoemydidae)
Sea Turtles (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae)
Lizards (Sauria)
Agamas (Agamidae)
Chameleons (Chamaeleonidae)
Geckos (Gekkonidae, Sphaerodactylidae, Phyllodactylidae)
True Lizards (Lacertidae)
Green Lacertas
Small Lacertas
Skinks (Scincidae)
Slow Worms (Anguidae)
Worm Lizards (Amphisbaenia)
Snakes (Serpentes)
Blind Snakes (Typhlopidae)
Sand Boas (Erycidae)
Colubrids (Colubridae)
Water Snakes (Natricidae)
African Sand Snakes (Psammophiidae)
Vipers (Viperidae)
Glossary
Snakebite emergency
Selected references and further reading
Photographic credits
Index
