This comprehensive photographic field guide covers nearly 200 species and subspecies of European reptiles and amphibians, including all those that occur in Britain. It is lavishly illustrated with images of snakes, lizards, turtles, terrapins, tortoises, frogs, toads, newts and salamanders, with up to four photos of each species including, for example, males, females, colour variants, juveniles and sub-species. Each species account deals with identification, habitat and behaviour, while a summary lists size and key features and a colour map outlines the species' distribution. The introduction outlines reptile and amphibian life-cycles."The New Holland Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Europe" is ideal for taking into the field or on holiday, and is a mine of information on these fascinating creatures. It is essential reading for all conservationists, biologists and wildlife enthusiasts.
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Axel Kwet received his PhD in Biology from the University of Tubingen, Germany. He is a professional herpetologist with focus on taxonomy and ecology of neo-tropical amphibians and reptiles, especially in southern Brazil and Uruguay. Since 2000 he has been employed in the Staatliches Museum fur Naturkunde in Stuttgart. His areas special interests: Neotropical and European amphibians and reptiles.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By P. H. Smith
Format:Hardcover
This 250-page full-colour hard-back must be the best value field guide on the market today. It covers all the 202 European reptiles and amphibians, including introductions, but not those of the Atlantic Islands (Canaries, etc.)which can be found in the Collins field guide. Most are illustrated by stunning colour photographs of the highest professional standard - as good as any I have seen of this group. They illustrate differences between males and females, sub-species and varieties for many species. The text is comprehensive and appears to be bang up-to-date, including recent taxonomic changes in, for example, green frogs and midwife toads. Highly recommended to anyone interested in these fascinating and beautiful creatures.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By C. Cioflec
Format:Hardcover
I am a fieldherper, and i was looking foward for this book, considering it`s been a while since the Arnold guide. But it`s a booklet where only certain species have full accounts, while others only get a few rows, not even a picture.
The maps are not that accurate and the taxonomy is not up to date.
But the text is very informative. And the photographs are great. So it`s a nice addition to the library of any person that loves amphibians and reptiles.
Enjoy the lecture, and happy herping!
The maps are not that accurate and the taxonomy is not up to date.
But the text is very informative. And the photographs are great. So it`s a nice addition to the library of any person that loves amphibians and reptiles.
Enjoy the lecture, and happy herping!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An excellent guide with all the recent splits for wall lizards and expertly written. Useful photos that make this really useful for European trips. For the price, this guide represents top value for money.
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