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Britain`s Reptiles and Amphibians

Howard Inns Chris Packham

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WILDGuides
28 September 2011
This detailed guide to the reptiles and amphibians of Britain, Ireland, and the Channel Islands has been produced, with the collaboration of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, with the aim of inspiring an increased level of interest in these exciting and fascinating animals. It is designed to help anyone who finds a lizard, snake, turtle, tortoise, terrapin, frog, toad, or newt to identify it with confidence.

Stunning photography

An easy-to-use approach to identification

Superbly illustrated introductory sections on the biology and conservation, taxonomy, lifecycle, and behavior of each species group

Profiles of the 16 native reptiles and amphibians that breed in Britain, Ireland, and the Channel Islands and the 5 marine turtles that visit Britain's seas

Profiles of 7 established nonnative species and a summary of 8 more with a history of release/escape

Distribution maps based on the latest available information

Hints and tips on where, when, and how to watch reptiles and amphibians

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Imprint:   WILDGuides
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 211mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   378g
ISBN:   9781903657256
ISBN 10:   1903657253
Pages:   164
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Howard Inns has a lifelong interest in Britain's reptiles and amphibians and is a trustee of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust. He lives in Farnham in Surrey on the doorstep of some of the best reptile and amphibian sites in Britain. He has been actively involved in heathland management and population monitoring for rare reptiles for more than 25 years. His broad general knowledge of natural history also includes a special interest in grasshoppers and crickets.

Reviews for Britain`s Reptiles and Amphibians

Amateur naturalists will be armed with all the tools they need to identify an array of reptiles and amphibians in Britain, Ireland and the Channel Islands, from Great Crested Newts to Hawksbill Turtles. Species photos are accompanied by detailed descriptions, and the handy ID charts will be perfect for quick references when out in the field. --BBC Wildlife In addition to useful quick identification charts, each species receives a full treatment in an account awash with excellent photographs. It is a stunning book, well thought out and eminently practical. --Mike Toms, BTO News Whether trekking with the aim of field-study, or whether simply interested in reptiles and amphibians, I would recommend Britain's Reptiles and Amphibians to anyone with interests in herpetology and native wildlife. --Ian Millichip, Lacerta [T]his guide is a worthy addition to any naturalist's library. --Rachel Thompson, Surrey Nature, Surrey Wildlife Trust This slim but extremely useful and profusely illustrated new book, written by life-long herpetological enthusiast Howard Inns, helps to spotlight the creatures that rarely make headlines and can be difficult to observe really well. --Ron Toft, TheTravelEditor.com An absolute 'must have' for all nature lovers whatever they may already know about our reptiles and amphibians. --Chris Davis, RAUK Absolutely fascinating... A terrific book. --Lee and J.J. MacFadden, Bristol Herald Courier


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