WINNER OF THE WHITLEY AWARDS BEST FIELD GUIDE OF THE YEAR
Packed with extraordinary photographs, this ground-breaking book represents the first accessible field guide to the reptiles and amphibians of New Zealand, covering all 123 species.
From the ancient Tuatara to the world's largest assemblage of long-lived and live-bearing lizards, every species account includes an accurate distribution map and information on appearance, habitat, similar species and natural history. This definitive guide also features a comprehensive introduction to the evolution, conservation, ecosystems and geographic history of these animals.
This is the ultimate photographic field guide to New Zealand's herpetofauna, and is a gateway into the world of these fascinating tetrapods for amateur and expert herpetologists alike.
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The authors have produced a field guide that is both beautiful and useful - a major step up on earlier guides. I certainly recommend this book to all those who seek an introduction to the NZ herpetofauna. * The Herpetological Bulletin *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Flexibler Kunststoffeinband
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Höhe: 218 mm
Breite: 142 mm
Dicke: 26 mm
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978-1-4729-7499-0 (9781472974990)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Dylan van Winkel is a wildlife ecologist and consultant herpetologist based in New Zealand. He has a strong interest in the natural world, specifically in reptile and amphibian conservation. Marleen Baling is a wildlife ecologist with a particular interest in New Zealand herpetology. She has been involved in numerous reptile research and conservation projects. Rod Hitchmough is a Department of Conservation science adviser, specialising in lizard taxonomy, herpetology and conservation.
