Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians Eastern & Central North America Paperback - 2016 - 4th Edition

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Peterson

The best-selling field guides of all time

This new edition reflects 25 years of changes in our knowledge of the reptiles and amphibians of eastern and central North America. It includes descriptions of 122 newly recognized or recently established non-native species, updated maps, and new figures and photos. Color illustrations and drawings show key details for accurate identification. More than 100 color photographs and 322 color distribution maps accompany the species descriptions. Clear and concise species accounts provide key characteristics, comparisons with similar species, and descriptions of habitats and ranges. Some also list subspecies, describe voices, and note conservation status. This edition is a crucial resource for professional and amateur herpetologists, naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts, and students.

Sponsored by the National Audubon Society, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute

DR. ROBERT POWELL is professor of biology at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri.

The late ROGER CONANT was director and curator of reptiles at the Philadelphia Zoo.

The late JOSEPH T. COLLINSwas founder and director of the Center for North American Herpetology.
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