For each of the 1,194 species there is a description of its appearance, distribution and habits. Winner of the prestigious whitley medal, this book is the definitive guide to over 1,000 species of frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards, and snakes that comprise australia s rich and varied herpetofauna. Reptiles and amphibians of australia is a complete guide to australias rich and varied herpetofauna, including frogs, crocodiles, turtles. He has published widely on reptiles and amphibians, including the six previous editions of this book. Reptiles and amphibians of australia by harold cogger published october 2018. Each species is accompanied by a distribution map and, in many cases, one of the books more than colour photographs of.
Reptiles and amphibians of australia, updated 7th edition by harold. These descriptions are also accompanied by distribution maps and, in many cases, one of the books more than colour. Most of his field research has been undertaken in australia. As new species are discovered, known ranges extended and higher quality images become available, updated editions of the book have been written to reflect these changes. Reptiles and amphibians of australia is a complete guide to australia s rich and varied herpetofauna, including frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes. A complete guide to reptiles of australia has been the most comprehensive field guide available for australian reptiles since the first edition was published in 2003. Each species is accompanied by a distribution map and, in many cases, one of the books more than color photographs of. Csiro publishing has an international reputation for quality educational and reference books and cdroms in the subject areas of agriculture, biology, botany, forestry, ornithology, zoology, marine science, freshwater science, plant science, soil science, natural history, ecology, environment, fire and environmental management. Cogger reptiles and amphibians of australia is a complete guide to australia s rich and varied herpetofauna, including frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes. Reptiles and amphibians of australia, harold cogger. For each of the 1218 species there is a description of its appearance, distribution and habits. Each species is accompanied by a distribution map and, in many cases, one of the book s more than colour photographs of. Reptiles and amphibians of australia is a complete guide to australias rich and varied herpetofauna, including frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes.
If you are after a book that covers the whole range of animals in australia and not just reptiles and amphibians i would recommend encyclopaedia of australian. For each of the 1,218 species there is a description of its appearance, distribution and habits. Each species is accompanied by a distribution map and, in most cases, a. Easy, secure checkout and flatrate shipping australiawide.