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Snakes of Central and Western Africa (Hardcover)
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Snakes of Central and Western Africa (Hardcover)
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The first-and only-authoritative guide to the snakes of Central and
Western Africa. Nobody knows exactly how many snake species live in
the biodiversity hotspots of Western and Central Africa. While
field guides abound that make mammals, birds, and even insects
identifiable for residents, travelers, and scientists, half a
continent's herpetological richness has remained shrouded in
mystery. In a region where nearly 30,000 people die from snake
bites every year, even dire medical necessity has been an
insufficient inducement for researchers to take on the daunting
task of assembling an authoritative list of extant species, let
alone a full descriptive record to aid in identification, the
essential first step to administering an effective antivenin. The
reptiles of Central Africa, particularly, are the most poorly
studied in the world, despite their crucial role in the survival of
threatened ecosystems. With Snakes of Central and Western Africa,
Jean-Philippe Chippaux and Kate Jackson have created a game
changer. The result of years of field research and systematic study
in the world's leading museums, this book compiles for the first
time a comprehensive guide to the region's snakes. Covering a vast
swath of the continent, ranging from Mauritania in the northwest to
Rwanda in the east and Angola in the south, Chippaux and Jackson
provide detailed accounts for the more than 200 species of snakes
that inhabit the region. The first part of the book is devoted to
the taxonomic characters used for identifying snakes. The authors
deal with the evolution and biogeography of African snakes as well
as epidemiological and clinical aspects of snakebite. The remaining
chapters are organized phylogenetically, following the latest
consensus on evolutionary patterns of major snake lineages in
sub-Saharan Africa. Species identification is facilitated by simple
and accessible dichotomous keys and detailed descriptions of
morphological characteristics, complemented by numerous drawings,
photos, and distribution maps. Invaluable information on taxonomy
and natural history is also included. The book concludes with a
comprehensive index and a list of nearly 600 references. Snakes of
Central and Western Africa illuminates a previously little-known
part of the natural world, provides vital information that could
save many lives, and will make an excellent addition to any
herpetology library.
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