This manual, "Amphibians and Reptiles of Montana," published by Mountain Press Publishing Company on March 14, 2014, serves as a comprehensive guide to the state's fascinating cold-blooded inhabitants. Authored by Bryce A. Maxell, Werner, Kirwin J., and Paul Hendricks, this work is designed for both laypersons and professionals, offering insights into the identification, behavior, and conservation of Montana's frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles, lizards, and snakes. Its utility extends from field use to at-home study, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the natural world.
The purpose of this guide is to facilitate the identification of Montana's diverse amphibian and reptile species through detailed descriptions, color photographs, and eight identification keys, including those for egg and larval stages. It provides crucial information on habitat, optimal times for observation, species calls, and various behaviors such as hunting, breeding, and predator evasion. Furthermore, the manual addresses conservation concerns, outlines disturbance guidelines, and suggests actions to protect dwindling populations, ensuring a thorough understanding and responsible interaction with these creatures.
This comprehensive field guide provides color photographs, descriptions, and eight identification keys (including egg and larval stages) that allow both the layperson and the professional to identify Montana's frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles, lizards, and snakes. You'll find out where and when to look for these often reclusive critters; what their calls sound like; which ones really mean it when they bite; how each species hunts, breeds, eludes predators, and overwinters; when they shouldn't be disturbed; and why populations in some places are dwindling and what you can do about it. Learn why the Western Skink leaves its blue tail behind for predators, how the tiny Pacific Treefrog manufactures natural antifreeze inside its body for winter, and much more. A helpful companion in the field and an informative read at home, Amphibians and Reptiles of Montana is the perfect book for herpetologists of all ages and abilities.
Author: Werner, Kirwin J.
Author: Maxell, Bryce A.
Author: Hendricks, Paul
Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Amphibians and Reptiles of Montana
Pages: 00276 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-03-14
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780878426287
Category: Nature : Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians
This comprehensive field guide provides color photographs, descriptions, and eight identification keys (including egg and larval stages) that allow both the layperson and the professional to identify Montana's frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles, lizards, and snakes. You'll find out where and when to look for these often reclusive critters; what their calls sound like; which ones really mean it when they bite; how each species hunts, breeds, eludes predators, and overwinters; when they shouldn't be disturbed; and why populations in some places are dwindling and what you can do about it. Learn why the Western Skink leaves its blue tail behind for predators, how the tiny Pacific Treefrog manufactures natural antifreeze inside its body for winter, and much more. A helpful companion in the field and an informative read at home, Amphibians and Reptiles of Montana is the perfect book for herpetologists of all ages and abilities.
Author: Werner, Kirwin J.
Author: Maxell, Bryce A.
Author: Hendricks, Paul
Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Amphibians and Reptiles of Montana
Pages: 00276 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-03-14
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780878426287
Category: Nature : Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians
