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LIVING DRAGONS: A Natural History of the World's Monitor Lizards
by Rodney Steel (1996) ISBN # 0-88359-040-9 - Cat. # RCB-0409H
This group of lizards includes the real monsters, the famed carnivorous (and even occasionally man-eating) Komodo Dragons from Indonesia, lizards that are true giants. Add to these a further range of almost equally large monitors from Asia, Australia and Africa, some dwarfs (Odairia) from Australasia, the rare and little known Earless Monitor (Lanthanotus) from Borneo, their poisonous relatives ( Gila Monster and Beaded Lizards) of North America) and one has a fantastic study of an important family of creatures. With 36 excellent color photos and other illustrations this book examines their evolution, habitats , lifestyles, biology and the need for their conservation.
160 Pages., 36 color, 12 b&w illus., 20 line illus. & maps,
Hardcover,
with dust jackets,
7.5 X 10" $39.50 |
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FIELD GUIDE TO THE SNAKES
And OTHER REPTILES OF SOUTHERN AFRICA - NEW
Revised and Enlarged Edition
by Bill Branch (1998) ISBN 0-88359-042-5 – Cat# RCB-0425
The text and range maps have been completely re-worked, covering 83 new
species. Now 480 species of reptiles are recorded from the southern African
region including Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Botswana. Each species
identification includes the size range, a discussion of biology and breeding,
habitat and range. Where subspecies occur, these are also covered.
Size 5.75" X 8.25" - 368 Pages, Now Over 600 color photos, 462
updated distribution maps, Soft cover $32.50 |
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A FIELD GUIDE TO FROGS OF AUSTRALIA:
From Port Augusta to Fraser Island including Tasmania
by Martyn Robinson (1998) ISBN # 0-7301-0393-5 - Cat. # RCB-3935
This book will help identify all the frogs from New South Wales, Victoria,
Tasmania, southern South Australia, and Southern Queensland. A key with
drawings of distinguishing features , plus a color photograph and range
map for each frog, will help to identify each species. There are 89 excellent
color photographs and 89 range maps showing the distribution throughout
the entire continent. The text gives description, calls, habitat and notes
similar species. The illustrated key makes for simpler identification.
A glossary and list of references is included.
Softcover, 112 pages, color photos, range maps, 5.75 X 9 inches. $19.95 |
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A FIELD GUIDE TO THE MAMMALS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA
3rd Edition (2001)
by Chris & Tilde Stuart, ISBN # 1-86872-537-5 Cat.# RCB 5375
Color Photos are used to identify each of the 337 species known to occur
in Southern Africa, including Zimbabwe, Mozambique, , Nambia, and Botswana.
Each entry gives identification, size, behavior, habitat, breeding and
distribution and food Spoor Drawings, NEW Distribution maps.
5.75” X 8.25”. 272 pages, 458 color photos, plus b/w photos, and 60 Other Illustrations. 280 color distribution maps. Softcover $32.50 |
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A FIELD GUIDE TO THE LARGER MAMMALS Of AFRICA
by Chris & Tilde Stuart, ISBN # 0-88359-044-1
Cat.# RCB-0441
A NEW, EXCELLENT guide to all the larger African mammals, fully illustrated,
with over 400 color photos for easy identification. Contains 198 full-color
range maps showing distribution of 292 species and subspecies. Detailed
coverage of all the families except bats, small insectivores and rodents.
Description, reproduction, habitat, behavior, food, and status in the
wild is covered in this "Best of any, African mammal guide."
319 pages, Softcover. 6 X 8.25" $32.95 |
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