National Audubon Society Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians: North America

The most comprehensive field guide available to the reptiles and amphibians of North America--a must-have for any enthusiast's day pack or home library--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers.

Featuring a durable vinyl binding and over 600 full-color identification photographs organized for quick access, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians is the perfect companion in the field. This compact volume contains:

--Background information on evolution, anatomy, physiology, habitats, and life cycles of a range of reptile and amphibian families.
--A detailed look at how reptiles and amphibians survive-how they eat, move around, defend themselves, and combat temperature extremes.
--Examinations of metamorphosis, growth and longevity, and vocalization techniques.
--Practical advice on how to responsibly study reptiles and amphibians in the wild or care for them as pets.

Author: National Audubon Society
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Published: 11/12/1979
Pages: 744
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 7.67h x 4.09w x 1.12d
ISBN: 9780394508245

About the Author
Professor F. Wayne King is the curator herpetology at the Florida Museum of Natural History.