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Product Description "With lush color photographs and lavishly detailed illustrations, this encyclopedia presents a striking abundance of information at a glance.... Strongly recommended for high school, public, and academic libraries." --Booklist (for previous edition) The Firefly Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians covers every family, ranging from large, predatory constrictors and crocodilians to miniature tree frogs and salamanders. This third edition adds 32 extra pages to incorporate numerous important updates based on the latest scientific findings and interpretations. The comprehensive coverage includes: Big increases in the number of known families and species: 17 new families of amphibians and 18 new families of reptiles; Amphibian species are up from 6,182 to 7,387; Reptile species are up from 8,726 to 10,038. Frogs alone have gone up from 5,453 species to the currently agreed 6,508. Maps for all families of salamanders, frogs, turtles, lizards, snakes, and crocodilians More than 320 stunning full-color photographs and illustrations Information on current conservation and environmental concerns Extinctions and Declining Amphibian Populations section and map Updated family trees. Straightforward expert text, over 320 illustrations (including photographs, anatomical drawings, renderings and maps), species tables, graphs, distribution maps, Factfiles, Special Features, Photo Stories, a Glossary, Bibliography, Further Reading and Useful Websites--all at an affordable price--speak to the extraordinary value of this reference. Since 2002, this highly acclaimed encyclopedia has provided specialists, educators and general readers with an authoritative and comprehensive overview of the world's reptiles and amphibians. Universally praised and cited widely in scholarly and lay publications, it belongs in all collections. Review "This timely third edition combines the latest advances with traditional knowledge. The large format is necessitated by the wonderful photographs and drawings that highlight each page. Mattison, a photographer and naturalist with numerous accomplishments in the field, explains why reptiles and amphibians, separate classes of animals, are grouped together in the science of herpetology (meaning "to creep," derived from the Greek). This book is truly encyclopedic in coverage; in fact, it is hard to find a facet not included. The "Special Features" sections in which contributors discuss their research--canary in the coal mine analogy, venomous snakebite, sex-free reproduction, etc.--are fascinating. Hopefully, this volume will engender a better, more positive appreciation of these oft-misunderstood or feared fellow inhabitants of the planet. Highly recommended. All library collections." (D. M. McKinstry Choice 2016-05-01) [Review of earlier edition:] A superbly attractive, authoritative, and highly informative sourcebook on amphibians and reptiles... Discussions throughout are supported by superb color photographs and vividly rendered artwork. Technical terminology is minimal and the text can be easily comprehended by anyone with a high school education. (Edmund Keiser Jr. American Reference Books Annual, Volume 35) [Review of earlier edition:] A striking abundance of information at a glance ... strongly recommended for high-school, public and academic libraries. ( Booklist 2003-04-15) [Review of earlier edition:] Clearly written and wonderfully illustrated... a highly readable and thoroughly fascinating introduction to the biology, diversity, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. (David Seburn Canadian Field Naturalist) [Review of earlier edition:] Illustrations are generous and of excellent quality... extremely detailed presentation. (Gillian Richardson Canadian Materials) [Review of earlier edition:] Topical arrangement and captivating photos assure that a quick look-up will take longer than expected ... this book is plenty fine. (T.R. Faust Choice) [Review of
