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Focusing on the 66 species of reptiles and amphibians found in the Mojave Desert, this concise field guide uses hundreds of intimate color photographs, gorgeous range maps, and concise, at-a-glace information to make identification easy while providing useful and interesting details about the animals, their habitat, and the desert they call home. New to this second edition are over 80 new and exciting photographs and updated taxonomy since this is an area in the field of biology that is constantly changing as we learn more about the ancestral relationships between all of the species. As before, the definitive text is tailored to some of the Southwest's most beautiful places, such as Joshua Tree, Death Valley, and the Mojave National Preserve, and is written to be appreciated by field biologists and curious visitors alike. If you enjoy the Mojave and these fascinating animals, this field guide is the go-to source for reliable identification and reputable information.
". . . encourage[s] hope and resilience in times of devastating damage."—New York Review of Books This user-friendly guide is the only complete resource that identifies and describes all the amphibians and reptiles—salamanders, frogs and toads, lizards, snakes, and tortoises and turtles—that live in California. The species are described in richly detailed accounts that include range maps, lifelike color paintings by Robert C. Stebbins, clear drawings of various life stages including eggs, notes on natural history, and conservation status. Easy-to-use keys for every order help identify species, and informative chapters cover more general topics including evolution, habitat loss, and photography. Throughout, anecdotes and observations reveal new insights into the lives of California’s abundant but often hidden amphibians and reptiles.
A comprehensive pictorial field guide to the 64 species of salamanders, frogs, toads, tortoises, geckos, skinks, lizards, and snakes found in the Mojave Desert of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Each species account includes common and scientific names and a description of the species, its habits, and other distinguishing information. Tabs indicate if the species is toxic, harmless, mildly venomous, or dangerously venomous (toxic or mildly venomous are considered harmless to humans) as well as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUNC) designation. More detailed information about the identification and life history characteristics for each species are presented. While the majority of herps in the Mojave have unique and distinguishing characteristics that will quickly lead to their identification, there are a few groups where the comparative information presented as well as cross-referencing the photos and descriptions of similar species is necessary for a positive identification. The combined use of the geographic location within the Mojave, the variety of pictures provided, and the descriptions of each species should lead to a positive identification. Front matter includes information on classification, places to see the animals, habitats, evolution, paleontology, and conservation concerns.
Invites readers to explore the smallest and most unique southwestern desert, the beautiful Mojave--Provided by publisher.
A spectacularly illustrated field guide to the amphibians and reptiles of California California is home to more than 200 species of reptiles and amphibians that can be found in an extraordinary array of habitats, from coastal temperate rainforests with giant redwoods to southeastern deserts offering dazzling wildflower displays each spring. California Amphibians and Reptiles covers every species and subspecies in this biodiverse region of the United States, with outstanding color photography and in-depth species accounts that draw on the latest findings on taxonomy and distribution. Setting a new standard for regional field guides, this state-of-the-art guide will serve as the definitive reference for California’s amphibian and reptile fauna for many years to come. Covers all 209 species of amphibians and reptiles found in California Features hundreds of stunning photos that illustrate geographic and within-species variation as well as differences among males, females, and young Includes first-ever color images and species accounts for newly discovered species Shows every species and subspecies in full color on a white background Depicts all amphibian larvae in breathtaking color Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, similar species, habitat, range and elevation, activity and behavior, diet, reproduction, and conservation Provides updated status of all threatened, endangered, nonnative, and special concern species Accurate range maps reflect contemporary and, where applicable, historical distributions in light of significant habitat loss across the state An invaluable resource for amateur naturalists, resource managers, and professional herpetologists
Documents in comprehensive detail a major environmental crisis: rapidly declining amphibian populations and the disturbing developmental problems that are increasingly prevalent within many amphibian species.