Photographic Guide To Reptiles And Amphibians Of New Zealand

Download or read book Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand written by Dylan van Winkel and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE BEST FIELD GUIDE AT THE WHITLEY AWARDS 2019 Packed with extraordinary photographs, this ground-breaking book represents the first accessible field guide to the reptiles and amphibians of New Zealand, covering all 123 species. From the ancient tuatara to the world's largest collection of long-lived and live-bearing lizards, every species account includes an accurate distribution map and information on appearance, habitat, similar species and natural history. This definitive guide also features a comprehensive introduction to evolution, conservation, ecosystems and geographic history. This is the ultimate photographic field guide to New Zealand's herpetofauna, and is a gateway into the world of these fascinating tetrapods for amateur and expert herpetologists alike.