Title:
Amphibians & reptiles of Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan / Allen Blake Sheldon.
ISBN:
9781936571147
Personal Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
Duluth, MN : Kollath+Stensaas Publishing, [2022]
Physical Description:
203 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 21 cm.
General Note:
"A field guide to all 77 species & subspecies "-- from cover.
Contents:
Why should I be interested in creepy crawly critters -- What are amphibians & reptiles? -- Meet the amphibians -- Meet the reptiles -- Finding & observing -- Seasonal guide to herps -- Catching & studying -- Conservation -- How to use the field guide -- Salamanders (order caudata) -- Larvae comparison chart -- Frogs & toads (order anura) -- Tadpole comparison chart -- Turtles (order testudines) -- Turtle hatchings comparison chart -- Lizards & snakes (order squamata) -- Glossary.
Summary:
"Did you know there are 77 kinds of snakes, frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles, and even lizards in the Western Great Lakes States? This includes two species of rattlesnakes! Herpetologist Allen Blake Sheldon introduces all 77 species and subspecies, and he teaches you how to identify them. Hundreds of full-color photos and detailed illustrations help to ensure that you make accurate identifications, and useful text-including the author's nature notes-familiarize you with these fascinating critters. The Upper Midwest is a great place to find, learn about, and identify reptiles and amphibians. This is the perfect guide to help you do it!" -- from book vendor's website.
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OCLC Number:
on1289261305
Availability:
Lakeville - Heritage~1
Apple Valley - Galaxie~1
Burnsville - Burnhaven~1
Rosemount - Robert Trail~1
Hastings - Pleasant Hill~1
