Amphibians Reptiles Of North West Europe

This book provides a brief description of the ecology and natural history of sixteen amphibians, eight snakes and lizards and the Chelonia species found in the temperate climatic region of Europe (North-west Europe). The book commences with an introduction to the biology of amphibians and reptiles and describes the differences between the main grou

"Well written, this is the best English-language guide to the entire western European herpetofauna for the international market."--Tom Langton, Chairman of Froglife Trust, Director of Herpetofauna Consultants International Ltd.

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. This groundbreaking new guide will become the definitive field reference for these two groups of animals. 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

The biology of reptiles and amphibians; Reptiles, amphibians and man; Snake bite and its treatment; Reptiles and amphibians in the British Isles; Salamanders and newts; Salamandridae, typical salamanders and newts; Key to triturus, newts; Plethodontidae, cave salamanders; Proteidae, olm; Frogs and toads; Discoglossidae, fire-bellied toads, painted frogs and midwife toads; Pelobatidae, spadefoots and parsley frog; Bufonidae, typical toads; Hylidae, tree frogs; Ranidae, typical frogs; Tortoises, terrapins and sea turtles; Testudinidae, tortoises; Emydidae, terrapins; Dermochelyidae and cheloniidae, Sea turtles; Lizards and amphisbaenians; Gekkonidae, geckoes; Agamidae, agamas; Chamaeleontidae, chameleons; Lacertidae, lacertids or typical lizards; Key to lacerta part I, green lizards; Keys to lacerta part II, and podarcis, small; Anguidae, slow worm and glass lizard; Scincidae, skinks; Amphisbaenidae, Amphisbaenians (Worm''Lizards'); Snakes; Typhlopidae, worm snakes; Boidae, sand boas; Colubridae, typical snakes (Montpellier snake, whip snakes, rat snakes, water snakes, smooth snakes, false smooth snake and cat snake); Viperidae, vipers; Identification of amphibian eggs; Identification of amphibian larvae; Key to newt and salamander larvae; Key to frog and toad larvae; Internal characters.

Présente la répartition géographique, la taxinomie, l'état de la population et les problèmes de conservation des espèces d'amphibiens et de reptiles en Europe.