This title features race runners, spiny tails, caimans, and more.
This heavily illustrated, lively, and accessible guide covers
twenty native and thirty-nine introduced species of lizards and
crocodilians found in the Southeast. Introductory chapters cover
the biodiversity of lizards and crocodilians both regionally and
globally and discuss lizard and crocodilian life cycles,
morphology, habitats, diets, and behaviors. Illustrated,
fact-filled descriptions of each species and its habitat comprise
the heart of the book. The accounts include a physical description
of the species plus information about distribution and habitat,
behavior and activity, food and feeding, reproduction, predators
and defense, and conservation status. Variations within each
species are noted as are taxonomic questions, many of which have
arisen because of recent advances in genetic techniques. Useful
information about human interaction with these animals is also
covered: how to observe them, how to ensure the survival of native
species, how to properly care for pet lizards, and more.
Interspersed throughout the book are ""Did You Know?"" boxes to
answer frequently asked questions and to provide interesting facts.
Clearly written, cleanly designed, and fun to use, this guide will
promote a better understanding of the habitat needs of and
challenges to this fascinating group of animals. It features:
in-depth descriptions of both native and introduced species;
conservation-oriented approach; approximately 330 color
photographs; approximately 18 distribution maps (for native species
only); 'Did You Know?' sidebars of interesting facts, size charts,
key identifiers, and information about distribution and habitat,
behavior and activity, food and feeding, reproduction, predators
and defense, variation and taxonomy, and conservation, as well as
chapters on lizard and crocodilian biodiversity and on human
interactions with lizards and crocodilians.
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