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Amphibians and reptiles (Naturalists' Handbooks 31)

by Beebee, T.J.C.

Series : Naturalists' Handbooks
Volume: 31
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing
Illustrations : col photos, figs, maps

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Description:

A comprehensive guide to the native and non-native species of amphibian and reptile found in the British Isles. Covers the biology, ecology, conservation and identification of the British herpetofauna, and provides keys for the identification of adult and immature newts and newt eggs, larvae and metamorphs; frog and toad adults and metamorphs, spawn and larvae; adult and hatchling limbed lizards, and adult snakes. Distribution maps for all species.

The author summarises the current state of knowledge of reptile and amphibian biology, including behaviour, breeding, habitat selection, migration and development, and offers ideas for research projects that could be undertaken. A chapter is devoted to the practicalities of professional work with amphibians and reptiles, including licensing requirements. Research techniques, including survey methods such as night searches for newts and bottle trapping, are discussed in detail, and consideration is given to methods of data analysis.