Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 597.90968
EAN num: 9780883590423
ISBN number: 0883590425
Label: Ralph Curtis Publishing
Manufacturer: Ralph Curtis Publishing
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 368
Printing Date: June 01, 1998
Publishing house: Ralph Curtis Publishing
Sale Popularity Level: 433262
Studio: Ralph Curtis Publishing
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Completely revised 3rd edition of Branch's exceptional and bestselling field guide to the reptiles of southern Africa including the countries of Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Botswana, as well as South Africa. The text has been completely reworked and includes taxonomic changes and updates, new information on biology, breeding, subspecies and habitats. All distribution maps have been updated. 16 new colour plates have been added to the 96 existing plates, presenting over 600 colour photos. Comprehensive glossary, and index to common names.
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Generally field guides serve one purpose; to identify animals in the field. However it is a rare occurrence when one finds a field guide that is as useful to identify species as it is to educate. Bill Branch has written such a book about the reptiles of southern Africa. The author has provided informative sections on identifying and collecting reptiles, and on the vegetative habitats of southern Africa which determine the distributions of many species. In addition the book briefly covers the evolution and breeding biology of reptiles. The photographic plates are separate to the text and allow one to quickly scan the pages to identify the species of interest. The text section of each species covers distribution, breeding biology, taxonomy and interesting facts of relevance. Whether you are visiting southern Africa or a resident, this book will spur your interest in herpetology and allow you to identify reptiles with confidence.
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