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.
Product Features
- Author: National Audubon Society
- ISBN: 9780394508245
An aging field guide that is still as beautiful and useful as ever I have been a fan of the Audubon Society field guides since I was a young child. The beautiful color photos are fascinating and very useful for identifying various species. I also love the organization of these guides, with the photo plates up front and easy to navigate, reserving the data entries for the back of the book. It makes the identification process a little easier up front, while still keeping additional information close at hand for later study.This reptiles and…
It’s ok. Very nice color pictures and great descriptions. The only thing is you have to flip 100’s of pages away to get the description to match the picture. Very difficult to use in my opinion. Great for sitting and reading through when bored, but not that great for field use. I am used to guides that have images on one page and the description either on the same page or next page so there is no fumbling around.
Good field guide. After finding a very large snake in my garden, I needed to know what species it was but did not have a reference book so I ordered the National Audubon Society Field Guide. It’s a great reference book and I will use it often.