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Amphibians & Reptiles of North-West Europe - Their Natural History, Ecology and Conservation (Hardcover)
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Amphibians & Reptiles of North-West Europe - Their Natural History, Ecology and Conservation (Hardcover)
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This book provides a brief description of the ecology and natural
history of sixteen amphibians, eight snakes and lizards and the
Chelonia species found in the temperate climatic region of Europe
(North-west Europe). The book commences with an introduction to the
biology of amphibians and reptiles and describes the differences
between the main groups. The main ecological adaptations are
discussed and there is particular mention that it is erroneous to
refer to amphibians and reptiles as cold blooded. There is also the
suggestion that the colour of an amphibian or reptile may not
necessarily mean anything in terms of the animal's thermal
properties. For each species there is a brief account of the
following: the etymology or origin of the name of the species,
reference to early accounts of the species, taxonomy, protection,
general description, distribution and habitat, seasonal movements
and behaviour, vagility and population ecology, feeding ecology,
thermal ecology, reproduction, growth and development, ge
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