Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia
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Description
A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia is the first comprehensive guide to the snakes, lizards, crocodiles, tortoises and turtles of the region.
South-East Asia is home to one of the most diverse reptile faunas on Earth. Covering more than 1000 species and subspecies in thorough detail, this field guide provides authoritative, up-to-date information on identification, habitat, behaviour, subspecies, distribution and status. The informative text explains the behaviour and morphology of reptiles, as well as how to measure and identify species according to scale counts and other anatomical features.
South-East Asia is one of the most important ecotourism destinations in the world, with an expanding local market as wildlife conservation assumes greater prominence locally. This guide is essential reading for anyone interested in the wildlife of the region - wildlife enthusiasts, students, conservation planners and specialists alike.
Table of Contents
Abbreviations, Conventions and Symbols
Introduction
Defining Reptiles
Morphological Specializations
Identification of Reptiles
Reptile Ecology
Region Covered
The Environment
Reptile Conservation
Book Organization
Management of Snakebite
Plates
Species Accounts
Crocodiles
Turtles
Lizards
Snakes
Glossary of Technical Terms
Selected Bibliography
Internet Resources
Index
Product details
| Published | 27 May 2015 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 376 |
| ISBN | 9781472920577 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Natural History |
| Dimensions | 234 x 153 mm |
| Series | Bloomsbury Naturalist |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |













