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Beschreibung

The definitive guide to the reptiles of East Africa

East Africa is home to a remarkable assemblage of reptiles, from crocodiles and chameleons to turtles and tortoises, lizards, worm-lizards, and a stunning array of snakes. The region is a true herpetological hot-spot.

Now in its second edition and written by an internationally respected team of herpetologists, this is the definitive field guide to these animals. With concise identification text, detailed maps and packed with photography, this book includes every one of the 500 species in East Africa, covering the countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. All species accounts are accompanied by an accurate range map.

Comprehensive and authoritative, Field Guide to East African Reptiles is an essential tool for all naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers, medical personnel and students in the region.

The definitive guide to the reptiles of East Africa

East Africa is home to a remarkable assemblage of reptiles, from crocodiles and chameleons to turtles and tortoises, lizards, worm-lizards, and a stunning array of snakes. The region is a true herpetological hot-spot.

Now in its second edition and written by an internationally respected team of herpetologists, this is the definitive field guide to these animals. With concise identification text, detailed maps and packed with photography, this book includes every one of the 500 species in East Africa, covering the countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. All species accounts are accompanied by an accurate range map.

Comprehensive and authoritative, Field Guide to East African Reptiles is an essential tool for all naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers, medical personnel and students in the region.

Über den Autor
Stephen Spawls is a herpetologist who specialises in the reptiles of East Africa, and especially Kenya. His books include Kenya: A Natural History and Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians of North-east Africa. The late Kim Howell was Professor of Zoology at the University of Dar es Salaam for more than 40 years, having studied the fauna of Tanzania since 1970. Harald Hinkel is a German naturalist specialising in biodiversity and conservation, who has also worked extensively in disaster relief, particularly in Rwanda. Michele Menegon is an expert on East African herpetofauna, having spent most of his time since 1997 conducting research across the region.
Zusammenfassung
Illustrated throughout with high-quality colour photographs and distribution maps.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

How to Use this book
East African Reptiles and their Zoogeography
Observing, Gathering Data and Collecting Reptiles
Reptile Conservation
Identifying Reptiles
Some Brief Notes on Reptile Taxonomy
What are Reptiles?
Safety and Reptiles
Acknowledgements
Further Reading, Literature and Resources

Species Accounts
Chelonians
Lizards
Worm Lizards
Crocodiles
Snakes

Appendices
Glossary
Line Drawings
Index

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Genre: Importe
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Tiere/Jagen/Angeln
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781399404815
ISBN-10: 1399404814
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Hinkel, Harald
Howell, Kim
Menegon, Michele
Spawls, Steve
Auflage: 2. Auflage
Hersteller: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 213 x 141 x 34 mm
Von/Mit: Harald Hinkel (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 28.04.2022
Gewicht: 1,112 kg
Artikel-ID: 121257251