Reptiles & Amphibians

by Broad, Genevieve

An easy to use book on how to identify families and species of Philippine fishes. Comprehensive information detailing physical appreance, habitat, ecology and local names for more than 90 fish families. B/w line drawings showing family characteristics and full colour illustrations of fish species. 510pp. 2003

by Cynthia Davies / Jonathan Shelley / Paul Harding / Ian McLean / Ross Gardiner / Graeme Peirson

This is the first book to deal with the detailed occurrence of freshwater fishes in Britain and is aimed at the general naturalist. By describing the distribution, roles and significance of freshwater fishes in Britain, the authors intend to make them much better known and more attractive, and to raise awareness of the vunerability of some of our rare native species. B/w drawings, 16 colour plates. 184pp. 2004

by J M Elliott

The aquatic Neuropera and Megaloptera (alderflies. Lacewings and spongeflies) are low in species diversity and yet fascinating and important elements of the freshwater fauna. This title is an key to identification with ecological notes summarising our knowledge of these fascinating animals. 71pp. 5th edition 2009

by Paul Starosta / Teddy Moncuit

Focuses on the incredibly vibrant world of frogs, toads, newts and salamanders. Far from the brown and green slime dwellers of childhood pond dipping, the creatures depicted here are jewel like, their colours further enhanced by being photographed against a black background. The text provides a precise and passionate account of their adaptation strategies, revealing obscure, surprising or even tragic aspects of their little known lives. Colour illustrations, 192pp.

by Chris Mattison

Since the first frogs appeared 220 million years ago. They have evolved into 33 or more unique families. This comprehensive guide describes their remarkable diversity in shape, colour and markings, and their unique anatomy and development, from tiny tadpoles to fully grown frogs. Colour photographs, 192pp. 2011

by Matsui / Maeda

An extremely detailed and well illustrated account of the 39 species found in Japan. Each species is illustrated with full colour photographs showing sex and regional variations together with habitat and egg masses. Text in both Japanese and English with full description, egg details, voice, natural history and taxonomy. Distribution maps, sonograms, 208pp. 1990

by Ellin Beltz

Covers the history of the frog, its unique anatomical makeup, frog families, its place in the natural world and the threats that are seriously reducing their numbers. Includes all 31 families and toads too. Colour photographs, 176pp. 2005

by Colin Spedding

Comprehensive and thoughtful analysis of the wildlife to be found right outside our back door. This book explores the garden's hidden world of life amid the grass, behind the bushes, in the trees and under stones and fallen branches and will convert a stroll around your garden into a voyage of discovery. Colour photographs, 320pp. 2012

by Grahame Webb / Charlie Manolis

Provides a fascinating insight into these intriguing creatures. Begins with the history of crocodile hunting and the rising demand for crocodile skins to their eventual protection and farming around the world. Without being to technical the author discusses the armour like skin, the powefrul jaws and what cetain aspects of its behaviour mean. 96pp. 2009

by Gerry Swan

Information on a selected number of species & illustrated with 150 colour photographs. 96pp 1998

by Richard C Goris / Norio Maeda

Covers all the herpetological islands of the Japanese archipelago. Writtwn for both amateurs and professional herpetologists, it lists and describes all known species with scientific name, Japanese name and meaning, description for identification, range and comparisons of similar species. Colour photographs, maps, 296pp. 2004

Colour illustrations and text to help you identify British and Irish newts, frogs, toads, lizards and snakes. Laminated fold out pamphlet.