Crocodiles: biology, husbandry and diseases

Fritz Huchzermeyer's long awaited book on crocodile husbandry is out, and was worth waiting for... will stand frequent consultation and years on the laboratory bench where it will be an invaluable aid to diagnosis and treatment." (Perran Ross)."The book is easy to read and has a strong emphasis on husbandry and pathology. Crocodilian anatomy and physiology is explained in a simple and effective manner. The work is well referenced and the enthusiasm...

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Amphibians and Reptiles of Baja California

Grismer brings together an impressive amount of original field and laboratory research, supplemented with a thorough review of existing literature, to present a first-rate accounting of the Baja California herpetofauna. This book sets the stage for further research of the reptiles and amphibians of this remarkable region."-Robert Hansen, Editor, Herpetological Review; "Grismer is without question the foremost authority on the herpetofauna of the...

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Crocodile: Evolution's Greatest Survivor

Following the fascinating history of the crocodile, this story tells the tale of an ancient animal whose ancestors have roamed the earth since the time of the dinosaurs. Addressing the true nature of this intriguing animal, this resource explores its evolutionary survival, the 23 living species in the world today, and the extinction they face due to habitat intrusion. Also explored are the myths and legends surrounding crocodiles and the vicious...

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Caribbean amphibians and reptiles

From the Back Cover The most numerous, diverse, and frequently encountered animals on Caribbean islands are amphibians and reptiles.Caribbean Amphibians and Reptilestakes a detailed look at this amazing assemblage of organisms. With its island-by-island coverage of the herpetofauna, this volume is the first overview of the fascinating region and also includes an historical examination of the people who have studied Caribbean amphibians and reptiles....

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Lizards: windows to the evolution of diversity

This book is the first to provide a comprehensive introduction to the diversity of lizards and their major adaptive features. The scope and mastery of the material are truly impressive. The authors discuss the latest research findings in readily accessible terms and provide sweeping new hypotheses about lizard diversity that will generate much discussion and research among lizard specialists, community ecologists, and evolutionary biologists. Detalles...

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