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The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta

A Field Guide and Primer of Boreal Herpetology

Aaron M Bauer author A P Russell author Wayne Lynch illustrator Irene McKinnon illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of Calgary Press

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Amphibians and reptiles (herpetofauna) are a significant but much-neglected component of the natural economy of the province of Alberta. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta, Second Edition continues both as a field guide and a comprehensive natural history, builds on the strengths of the first with a richly illustrated text and colour photographs of the species taken by renowned wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch.

The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta, First Edition won an Emerald Award for Environmental Excellence and an award from the Book Publishers Association of Alberta. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. Nomenclature has been changed to reflect current thinking in the field. New photographs have been added, and maps and illustrations have been updated. This is the essential reference for Alberta herpetofauna.

"...this is an important book that helps direct attention to boreal herpetology. Given the currently high public interest in a possible global decline of amphibians, this book is particularly timely." -- Herpetological Review
An important book that helps direct attention to boreal herpetology. Given the currently high public interest in a possible global decline of amphibians, this book is particularly timely. Herpetological Review
Russell and Bauer have provided a first--rate field guide, with broad appeal, that effectively places the extant Albertan herpetofauna into its proper evolutionary, historical and ecological context. The Canadian Field Naturalist

ISBN: 9781552380383

Dimensions: 228mm x 151mm x 15mm

Weight: 450g

2nd Revised edition