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Lizards of the World: A Guide to Every Family
A lavishly illustrated overview of the world's lizards
Lizards are one of nature's great success stories: survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, they have taken advantage of almost every habitat on earth, from tropical rainforest to Arctic tundra and even our homes. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, there are close to 7,000 species of lizards around the world. This expert guide explores their extraordinary diversity and adaptations.
Lizards of the World features an in-depth introduction covering the evolution, anatomy, and lifestyle of lizards, followed by profiles of species from every family, accompanied by stunning color photographs. This invaluable guide highlights the enormous range of habitats, appearance, and activity among lizards. Many thrive in extreme conditions, and have adapted to keep cool, warm, or hydrated. Some can protect themselves by changing color to blend in with their surroundings, while others have fringed toes enabling them to run across sand, or can parachute out of a predator's reach. Covering diet and reproduction as well as defense strategies and conservation, Lizards of the World showcases the unique natural history and beauty of these remarkable creatures.
More than 200 detailed photographic images
80+ lizard families and subfamilies
Exploration of lizard biology, behavior, habits, and distribution
Broad coverage and in-depth treatment by a world-renowned herpetologist
Lizards are one of nature's great success stories: survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, they have taken advantage of almost every habitat on earth, from tropical rainforest to Arctic tundra and even our homes. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, there are close to 7,000 species of lizards around the world. This expert guide explores their extraordinary diversity and adaptations.
Lizards of the World features an in-depth introduction covering the evolution, anatomy, and lifestyle of lizards, followed by profiles of species from every family, accompanied by stunning color photographs. This invaluable guide highlights the enormous range of habitats, appearance, and activity among lizards. Many thrive in extreme conditions, and have adapted to keep cool, warm, or hydrated. Some can protect themselves by changing color to blend in with their surroundings, while others have fringed toes enabling them to run across sand, or can parachute out of a predator's reach. Covering diet and reproduction as well as defense strategies and conservation, Lizards of the World showcases the unique natural history and beauty of these remarkable creatures.
More than 200 detailed photographic images
80+ lizard families and subfamilies
Exploration of lizard biology, behavior, habits, and distribution
Broad coverage and in-depth treatment by a world-renowned herpetologist
240 pages, Hardcover
Published May 18, 2021
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December 28, 2021
A very informative book that goes over the general biology of lizards and breaks down the different families and sun-families, accompanied by excellent photographs. There is some occasional mislabelling, however, and I would have liked more details on the distinguishing characteristics of some groups.
January 31, 2024
Really good for a understanding on lizards. I’m studying this university and this book is really knowledgeable on just the basics and helping you just understand them as a species and get to know where they’re located as well as brief information that helps l better understand.
September 11, 2022
This is a very enjoyable and thorough read for anyone interested in the subject matter. The pictures are incredible too.
March 14, 2024
Didn't read it cover to cover as it is a scientific overflow, but did learn a few things and observe the pictures.
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