A Complete Guide To The Snakes Of Southern Africa

Author : Johan Marais
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781920544645

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A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa by Johan Marais Pdf

This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern Africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour. Now in its second edition, A Complete Guide to Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded to include at least 11 newly discovered and 30 re-classified species and sub-species. New information based on international scientific research has been included in the species accounts relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms. Species descriptions are now accompanied by full-colour photographs. Simple icons make essential information available at a glance. A separate 'look out for' box assists in quickly identifying species in the field. Chapters on classification and identification, keeping snakes, and the prevention and treatment of snakebite supplement the species accounts. This readable and user-friendly guide will be invaluable to herpetologists, snake collectors, hikers, gardeners, campers and householders, or anyone who may encounter or want to know more about these fascinating and widely misunderstood reptiles.

Author : Johan Marais
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 1026 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775847489

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A complete guide to the snakes of Southern Africa by Johan Marais Pdf

This long-awaited third edition of A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded. New information based on scientific research relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms has been included in the species accounts. Features of this book: Covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour; species descriptions are accompanied by full-colour photographs and distribution maps; simple icons make essential information available at a glance; a separate ‘key features’ box assists in quickly identifying species in the field; chapters on classification and identification, keeping snakes, and the treatment of snakebite supplement the species accounts. Sales points: A guide to all snakes, dangerous and harmless, in southern Africa; practical first-aid advice for snakebite; packed with full-colour images; icons, maps and concise text make identification simple.

Author : Graham Alexander
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781431702251

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A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa by Graham Alexander Pdf

Southern Africa is home to a remarkably diverse and rich reptile fauna, which is presented in this book in a lively and accessible way. A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa introduces the 517 species currently described in the region and presents interesting insight on reptile identification and diversity, distribution patterns, and biology and behaviour. It also offers tips on finding and observing reptiles, as well as unravelling the facts and fallacies of snakebite. Southern African reptiles fall into three main groups (orders): snakes and lizards, crocodiles and shelled reptiles, and each group comprises in turn a number of related families and sub-groups, which form the basic structure of the book. The reptiles are discussed within their relevant groups according to appearance, biology, reproduction, distribution and conservation status. Informative panels with simple icons provide key information on distribution, typical habitat and period of activity, and a wealth of full-colour photographs brings the subject matter vividly to life.

Author : Louis du Preez
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775846369

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Frogs of Southern Africa – A Complete Guide by Louis du Preez Pdf

Frogs of Southern Africa: A Complete Guide remains the most authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the frogs of the region ever produced, covering all aspects of frog and tadpole biology and behaviour. This new edition (with a slight name change) has been thoroughly updated to reflect taxonomic changes based on the most recent research and DNA studies, and includes the discovery of seven new species. All 164 southern African frog species, and their tadpole stages, are fully described, along with their conservation status, calls, habitat and habits. Identification is made easy with the aid of large, full-colour images, keys to species and summary panels on ‘Key ID points’ and ‘Distinctive characters’. Calls for most species can be accessed instantly via QR codes in the book or downloaded from a dedicated website. Spectrograms of the calls are also included in the book. Written by respected authorities in the fi eld, this timely updated edition will be of benefit to all nature lovers, amateur ‘froggers’, students and professional scientists.

Author : William R. Branch
Publisher : Ralph Curtis Publishing
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : PSU:000049953107

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Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa by William R. Branch Pdf

The herpetological studies in southern Africa have undergone a renaissance sine the original Field Guide to the Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa was published more than a decade ago. 83 new species have been discovered in that time, a rate of one every 44 days.

Author : Vivian Frederick M. FitzSimons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Snakes
ISBN : PSU:000028497073

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A Field Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa by Vivian Frederick M. FitzSimons Pdf

Author : William R. Branch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Lizards
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073117784

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Bill Branch's Field Guide to the Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa by William R. Branch Pdf

Author : Johan Marais
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10
Category : Snakes
ISBN : 0620243872

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Snakes of Southern Africa by Johan Marais Pdf

An A5 laminated fold-out field guide featuring dangerous and common harmless snakes found in Southern Africa. Includes a Snake Bite First Aid and Treatment section.

Author : Tracey Hawthorne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Reptiles
ISBN : 1775844315

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First Field Guide to Snakes & Other Reptiles of Southern Africa by Tracey Hawthorne Pdf

Author : Bill Branch,William R. Branch
Publisher : Struik Nature
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Reptiles
ISBN : 1775843785

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Pocket Guide by Bill Branch,William R. Branch Pdf

First published 1993 as A photographic guide to snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa.

Author : Tracey Hawthorne
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775842804

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First Field Guide to Snakes & other Reptiles of Southern Africa by Tracey Hawthorne Pdf

Sasol First Field Guide to Snakes & Other Reptiles of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the reptiles of the region. Through full-colour photographs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and nesting habits.

Author : V. F. M. FitzSimons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:463119830

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A Field Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa by V. F. M. FitzSimons Pdf

Author : Bill Branch
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775843771

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Pocket Guide Snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa by Bill Branch Pdf

Southern Africa is home to a diverse reptile fauna of more than 600 species. Of these, nearly 70% are endemic to the region, being found nowhere else. This compact guide features 276 of the more colourful and conspicuous species, as well as those unique to or endangered in the region. This up-to-date guide makes an ideal travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas of southern Africa. It features: authoritative text describing key identification features and symbols depicting endangered and venomous species; full-colour photographs of the featured species; distribution maps showing the range of each species; thumbnail outlines of each family group, enabling quick identification.

Author : Braam van Wyk
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781775841043

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Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa by Braam van Wyk Pdf

This comprehensively updated and expanded edition of the region’s best-selling field guide to trees offers much, much more than the highly successful first edition. Fully updated text (including additional species entries) and distribution maps, numerous new photographs and a new 87-page section of full-tree photographs makes this well-loved guide even more indispensable in the field. Southern Africa has a rich variety of tree species, with an estimated 2 100 indigenous species and more than 100 naturalised aliens. Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa describes and illustrates more than 1 000 of these, focusing on trees that are the most common and most likely to be encountered. Species are logically arranged in 43 groups based on easy-to-observe leaf and stem features, and each account is illustrated by full-colour photographs of the plant’s diagnostic parts. The text also touches on the practical uses of the plants.

Author : Philippe Geniez
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691172392

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Snakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East by Philippe Geniez Pdf

This is a fully up-to-date and comprehensive photographic field guide to the snakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Lavishly illustrated with 387 color photographs, it includes coverage of all 122 snake species found in these regions. The guide's detailed introduction discusses snake anatomy, biology, habitats and taxonomy. It also explores the health of snakes in captivity and conservation measures, and provides a succinct explanation of the chemical composition, physical effects and cultural uses of snake venom. Species accounts are arranged taxonomically and provide identification features, a description of the species' habitat and behavior and information about whether a snake is venomous. Abundant distribution maps describe each species' geographic variation and usual habitats. Clear photos aid identification and are supplemented with illustrations highlighting key anatomical features. A table of all species, country by country, is included at the back of the book. The first dedicated field guide on snakes to appear in many years, Snakes of Europe, North Africaand the Middle East will be indispensable for anyone interested in learning more about these unique reptiles. Highlights all 122 snake species found in the region Features 387 excellent photos supplemented with diagrams Reflects most recent classification and scientific research Provides each species' identification details, habitat, behavior and much more Includes distribution maps for all species