Reptiles of Australia (Princeton Field Guides) [Paperback]

Steve Wilson (Author), Gerry Swan (Author)

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Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: Princeton University Press (28 Nov 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0691117284
ISBN-13: 978-0691117287
Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.8 x 2.8 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,361,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Anyone interested in reptiles is interested in Australia. "Reptiles of Australia" is the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide available to every one of its crocodiles, turtles, monitor lizards, dragons, snakes, skinks, geckos, and other lizards. A vast expanse of land and coastline encompassing tropical, temperate, and arid environments, Australia is home to a rich and unique reptile fauna - nearly three times as many species as in North America. With the current count at 836 described species, and with many more unnamed, it is a fauna as diverse as any in the world. Compact and accessible, this guide features a full-color photograph of each species and authoritative text that describes key identification traits. Thumbnail outlines of each family group further enable easy identification. Australia is a mosaic of habitats, each element of which is the favored environment for a distinctive reptile species: warm, shallow, turbid seas fringed with mangroves, clear coral reefs, freshwater wetlands, tropical rainforests and savannahs, arid stony plains and ranges, sandridge deserts, alpine areas, and cool southern forests and heaths.

A square mile of desert covered with spinifex grasses may support more reptile species than an area of comparable size anywhere in the world. Attractive, portable, and affordable, "Reptiles of Australia" is the ideal home or traveling companion for all reptile enthusiasts, whether pet owners, amateur herpetologists, or specialists of this spectacular aspect of natural history. A portable, accessible, user-friendly guide to all the reptiles of Australia 930 full color photos, at least one for each species. The text describes key identification traits. Thumbnail sketches of each family group enable easy identification. It includes distribution maps for each species.

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Amazon.com: 2 reviews

Great book. 26 Aug 2011

By N. White - Published on Amazon.com

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Good book for Australian vacation prep and identification. The book is easy to read and informative. Well worth the money.

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Australia 26 Jun 2004

By Glen Persson - Published on Amazon.com

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All the reptiles known on the Australian continent is covered. It is rather easy to identify them and it is a landmark for every reptile fan.

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