Amphibians & Reptiles of the Carolinas and VirginiaRevised and updated to reflect the most current science, and including 30 new species, this authoritative and comprehensive volume is the definitive guide to the amphibians and reptiles of the Carolinas and Virginia. The new edition features 189 species of salamanders, frogs, crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and snakes, with updated color photographs, descriptions, and distribution maps for each species. It is an indispensable guide for zoologists, amateur naturalists, environmentalists, backpackers, campers, hikers, and everyone interested in the outdoors. |
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Contents | 4 |
A Brief History of Herpetology in the Carolinas | 29 |
Amphibians Class Amphibia 45 | 120 |
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