The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians

743 pp. "Featuring a durable vinyl binding and over 600 full-color identification photographs organized for quick access, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians is the perfect companion in the field. This compact volume contains: --Background information on evolution, anatomy, physiology, habitats, and life cycles of a range of reptile and amphibian families. --A detailed look at how reptiles and amphibians survive-how they eat, move around, defend themselves, and combat temperature extremes. --Examinations of metamorphosis, growth and longevity, and vocalization techniques. --Practical advice on how to responsibly study reptiles and amphibians in the wild or care for them as pets."