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A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa

Author : Graham Alexander
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1431702250
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (317 download)

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Download or read book A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa written by Graham Alexander and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Africa is home to a remarkably diverse and rich reptile fauna, which is presented in this book in a lively and accessible way. A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa introduces the 517 species currently described in the region and presents interesting insight on reptile identification and diversity, distribution patterns, and biology and behaviour. It also offers tips on finding and observing reptiles, as well as unravelling the facts and fallacies of snakebite. Southern African reptiles fall into three main groups (orders): snakes and lizards, crocodiles and shelled reptiles, and each group comprises in turn a number of related families and sub-groups, which form the basic structure of the book. The reptiles are discussed within their relevant groups according to appearance, biology, reproduction, distribution and conservation status. Informative panels with simple icons provide key information on distribution, typical habitat and period of activity, and a wealth of full-colour photographs brings the subject matter vividly to life.

Chameleons of Southern Africa

Author : Krystal Tolley
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1920572864
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Chameleons of Southern Africa written by Krystal Tolley and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2012-03-08 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chameleons are fascinating creatures: they evoke a strong response in people, be it delight and wonder or fear. Chameleons of Southern Africa explores this interesting group of lizards and discusses their unusual and intriguing characteristics. The book presents an overview of all types of chameleons (of which there are up to 160 species), reproduction, behavior and their relationships to one another. There is a comprehensive identification guide to all southern African species – some 25 have been identified to date – together with distribution maps and colourful photographs of their many features and guises. For interested students, gardeners, naturalists and even just the curious, Chameleons of Southern Africa is an essential guide to these captivating lizards

Girdled Lizards and Their Relatives

Author : Jens Reissig
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783899734379
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (343 download)

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Download or read book Girdled Lizards and Their Relatives written by Jens Reissig and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa

Author : Bill Branch
Publisher : Struik Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781868726196
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa by : Bill Branch

Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa written by Bill Branch and published by Struik Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear colour photographs show the general build, distinctive coloration and scale pattern of each snake and other reptiles to aid identification in the field. Thumbnail silhouettes are used to lead the reader to the reptile group most closely resembling the species seen.

Biodiversity of Angola

Author : Brian J. Huntley
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030030830
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Biodiversity of Angola written by Brian J. Huntley and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-20 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access multi-authored book presents a 'state of the science' synthesis of knowledge on the biodiversity of Angola, based on sources in peer-reviewed journals, in books and where appropriate, unpublished official reports. The book identifies Angola as one of the most biologically diverse countries in Africa, but notes that its fauna, flora, habitats and the processes that drive the dynamics of its ecosystems are still very poorly researched and documented. This 'state of the science' synthesis is for the use of all students of Angola's biodiversity, and for those responsible for the planning, development and sustainable management of the country's living resources. The volume brings together the results of expeditions and research undertaken in Angola since the late eighteenth century, with emphasis on work conducted in the four decades since Angola's independence in 1975. The individual chapters have been written by leaders in their fields, and reviewed by peers familiar with the region.

Reptiles

Author : Thomas Stainforth Kemp
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0198806418
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (988 download)

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Download or read book Reptiles written by Thomas Stainforth Kemp and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From dinosaurs to lizards, snakes, and turtles, Tom Kemp considers the range of reptiles which have walked our Earth. Exploring how evolutionary adaptions have fitted them to their individual niches, he discusses their biology, such as cold bloodedness and feeding habits, and analyses why reptiles have been so successful throughout history.

Field Guide to East African Reptiles

Author : Steve Spawls
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472935624
Total Pages : 1258 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Book Synopsis Field Guide to East African Reptiles by : Steve Spawls

Download or read book Field Guide to East African Reptiles written by Steve Spawls and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-25 with total page 1258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revised and updated edition of the definitive guide to the reptiles of this region written by a team of internationally acclaimed herpetologists. East Africa is home to a remarkable assemblage of reptiles, from crocodiles and chameleons to turtles and tortoises, lizards, worm-lizards, and a stunning array of snakes. The region is a true herpetological hot-spot. This fully revised edition of the classic field guide to the region's reptiles explores the full diversity of these animals. With updated text, detailed maps and more than 600 new photographs, this book includes every one of the 500 or so species in the region. All are described and mapped, with virtually every species accompanied by at least one colour photograph. Comprehensive and definitive, Field Guide to East African Reptiles is an essential tool for all naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers, medical personnel and students in the region.

Lizards of the World

Author : Mark O'Shea
Publisher : Ivy Press
ISBN 13 : 1782409572
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book Lizards of the World written by Mark O'Shea and published by Ivy Press. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils—relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, in many mythologies they are dark creatures, symbolizing death and misfortune. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, Lizards of the World brings these creatures firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity Found in almost every type of terrain globally, there are almost 6,500 species of lizard, including lizards with frills, horns, or wings, those that drop their tails, and others that squirt blood from their eyes. Here, the lizard family and subfamily profiles, organized phylogenetically, are illustrated with stunning photography. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a fascinating commentary revealing notable characteristics, fresh scientific understanding, and the diversity of species. Written by world-renowned herpetologist Mark O’Shea, Lizards of the World is a magnificent showcase of the natural history and beauty of these remarkable reptiles.

Tortoises, Terrapins & Turtles of Africa

Author : Bill Branch
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1920544321
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (25 download)

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Book Synopsis Tortoises, Terrapins & Turtles of Africa by : Bill Branch

Download or read book Tortoises, Terrapins & Turtles of Africa written by Bill Branch and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2012-05-30 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africa has a rich diversity of tortoises, terrapins and turtles. This authoritative field guide is richly illustrated with colour photographs that make for easy identification of the 46 African species; it provides accessible, up-to-date information and distribution maps, and examines how these creatures have adapted to their environments. The book offers an overview of their origins, anatomy and biology, their conservation status and the threats to their survival posed by the destruction of their habitats by man.

Remarkable Reptiles of South Africa

Author : Niels Jacobsen
Publisher : Spotlight Poets
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Remarkable Reptiles of South Africa written by Niels Jacobsen and published by Spotlight Poets. This book was released on 2005 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of snakes, lizards, chameleons, tortoises, terrapins & crocodiles, and hopes to provide a greater insight into the behavior of these often maligned animals.

Atlas and Red List of the Reptiles of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland

Author : Michael F. Bates
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781919976846
Total Pages : 485 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (768 download)

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Book Synopsis Atlas and Red List of the Reptiles of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland by : Michael F. Bates

Download or read book Atlas and Red List of the Reptiles of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland written by Michael F. Bates and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Atlas and Red List details the outcomes of the Southern African Reptile Conservation Assessment (SARCA), the most thorough reptile assessment project ever conducted in Africa. The conservation status of the 422 recognised species and subspecies of reptiles of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland was evaluated against IUCN guidelines, based on detailed distribution maps, published literature and the collective expertise of leading herpetologists. This important publication includes, for the first time, colour photographs of all snakes, lizards, tortoises, terrapins, turtles and crocodiles of the region, as well as detailed maps illustrating their ranges.

Pocket Guide to Snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa

Author : Bill Branch
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775843777
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (758 download)

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Book Synopsis Pocket Guide to Snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa by : Bill Branch

Download or read book Pocket Guide to Snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa written by Bill Branch and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2016-03-30 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Africa is home to a diverse reptile fauna of more than 600 species. Of these, nearly 70% are endemic to the region, being found nowhere else. This compact guide features 276 of the more colourful and conspicuous species, as well as those unique to or endangered in the region. This up-to-date guide makes an ideal travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas of southern Africa. It features: authoritative text describing key identification features and symbols depicting endangered and venomous species; full-colour photographs of the featured species; distribution maps showing the range of each species; thumbnail outlines of each family group, enabling quick identification.

Varanoid Lizards of the World

Author : Erick Pianka
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780253343666
Total Pages : 654 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (436 download)

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Download or read book Varanoid Lizards of the World written by Erick Pianka and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2004-09-21 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monitor lizards (genus Varanus) have attracted a great deal of interest--these large and impressive lizards are often the centerpiece of reptile house exhibits. Monitors tend to be fairly wary and difficult to observe--therefore they are not particularly tractable research subjects, but they have nevertheless received an extraordinary amount of attention from devoted students.Varanoid Lizards of the World is a comprehensive account of virtually everything important that is known about monitor lizards, beginning with detailed species accounts and proceeding to various modern comparative analyses. Where possible, people who have had detailed field experience with a particular species have assembled species accounts. In the process of reporting what is known, we also identify what remains to be learned about these lizards. We hope to establish a prototype showing how such a diverse monophyletic group can be exploited both to identify and to understand the actual course of evolution. As such, this effort becomes a protocol for future workers to follow for other groups of closely-related species.

The Reptiles and Amphibians of Southern Africa

Author : Walter Rose
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Reptiles and Amphibians of Southern Africa written by Walter Rose and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sasol First Field Guide to Snakes & other Reptiles of Southern Africa

Author : Tracey Hawthorne
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775842800
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (758 download)

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Download or read book Sasol First Field Guide to Snakes & other Reptiles of Southern Africa written by Tracey Hawthorne and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2015-01-09 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sasol First Field Guide to Snakes & Other Reptiles of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the reptiles of the region. Through full-colour photographs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and nesting habits.

Reptiles and Amphibians

Author : Mark O'Shea
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1405369981
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Reptiles and Amphibians written by Mark O'Shea and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to reptiles and amphibians you will find From the Tomato Frog to the Cornsnake, discover over 400 species of reptiles and amphibians from around the world. 600 incredible photos, annotations and detailed descriptions highlighting chief characteristics and distinguishing marks will help you to identify different species quickly and easily. Covers everything from anatomy and lifecycle to behaviour and includes maps showing you the geographical distribution of each species. Perfect for nature lovers.

Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards

Author : Daniel David Beck
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520243576
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (435 download)

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Book Synopsis Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards by : Daniel David Beck

Download or read book Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards written by Daniel David Beck and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the first comprehensive treatment of the biology of the Monstersauria in nearly 50 years, during which time our knowledge has increased dramatically. It gives the reader an unprecedented opportunity to understand the evolution, ecology, and behavior of gila monsters and beaded lizards, as well as insights into folklore, venom, and threats to the existence of these fabled animals."--William Cooper, Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne "Beck is the foremost authority on these animals and has published extensively on them. He provides a highly readable and fascinating summary of their biology."--Jonathan Campbell, author of Venomous Reptiles of Latin America