The first book dedicated entirely to the fascinating ecology of the world's tortoises. Embark on a captivating journey into the remarkable world of tortoises with Tortoises of the World. This extensively researched and beautifully illustrated book provides a comprehensive exploration of the biology, natural history, and conservation of these ......
Oklahoma Fishes: A Regional Field Guide covers the identification, distribution, and ecology of the fish species that occur in the rivers, streams, and reservoirs of Oklahoma. William Matthews and Edie Marsh-Matthews take a nontraditional approach by dividing the state into seven regions based on watershed boundaries and distribution patterns of ......
Boas of the World is a guide to all sixty-six species currently recognized in the seven families comprising the superfamily Booidea. Bringing together the expertise of more than sixty contributors representing thirty-one countries, editors R. Graham Reynolds and Robert W. Henderson present a comprehensive review of the members of this widely ......
Changing Climate, Imperiled Forests, and a Scientist's Race to Find NewSpecies in the Congo
Join herpetologist Eli Greenbaum on his race to identify a multitude of unidentified species in the Congo, a volatile African region overcome with population pressure, military oppression, and climate change. These are the backdrop challenges to the science pursued by Dr. Greenbuam in this timely work worthy of Darwin. Venomous River ......
The ultimate resource for sport fishing in southern Illinois Southern Illinois's many waterways teem with an incredible variety of fish species, and award-winning fisherman and journalist Colby Simms knows exactly where and how to catch them all. Within these pages, Simms shares the secrets he's gleaned from years of hard-won experience: ......
A photographic ID guide to the most commonly encountered marine species
As one of the world's most popular holiday destinations, the Mediterranean is rich in wildlife, including a wealth of wonders to be found under the sea. Many visitors are attracted by snorkelling and so, for the first time, this book provides an easy-to-use identification guide specifically aimed at holiday snorkellers. Here you can discover all ......
More than 250 species of freshwater fishes live in North Carolina waters, making identification a challenge. Thanks to this comprehensive guide, anyone will be able to accurately identify any fish found in North Carolina-and better appreciate the diversity and beauty of fishes within the state. Inside the book: * Detailed identification keys ......
A collection of essays on nature, naturalists, and the natural history of fishes in central Appalachia. A nature lover's paradise, central Appalachia supports a diversity of life in an extensive network of waterways and is home to a dazzling array of fish species. This book focuses not only on the fishes of central Appalachia but also on the ......
At least 162 species of fish are known to live or spawn in the freshwaters of the Northeast, representing twenty-eight families and sixteen orders. This diversity springs from an enormous variety of freshwater habitats, including some of the largest lakes in the world; vast and complex river systems; deep, clear lakes in Maine and the Adirondack ......
