The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta
A Field Guide and Primer of Boreal Herpetology, Second Edition

Anthony P. Russell and Aaron M. Bauer: Colour photographs by Wayne Lynch Illustrations by Irene McKinnon

About the Book

Amphibians and reptiles (herpetofauna) are a significant but much neglected component of the natural economy of the province of Alberta. This second edition, which continues both as a field guide and a comprehensive natural history, builds on the strengths of the first, with a richly illustrated text, and colour photographs of the species taken by renowned wildlife photographer, Dr. Wayne Lynch.

The award-winning first edition received recognition in the Emerald Awards for Environmental Excellence. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. Nomenclature has been changed to reflect current thinking in the field. New photographs have been added, and maps and illustrations have been updated.

"...this is an important book that helps direct attention

to boreal herpetology. Given the currently high public

interest in a possible global decline of amphibians,

this book is particularly timely." -- Herpetological Review

About the Author

Anthony P. Russell is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary.

Aaron M. Bauer is a professor in the Department of Biology at Villanova University, Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Characterization of Amphibians and Reptiles
3. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta: A Brief Introduction
4. How to Observe Amphibians and Reptiles
5. A Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta
   
   Species Accounts
   
   Species Possibly Occuring in Alberta
   
   
6. Zoogeography of the Alberta Herpetofauna
7. Amphibian and Reptile Natural History
8. Coping with the Cold
9. The Challenge of Aridity
10. Defence and Venoms
11. Amphibians, Reptiles and People
    
    Bibliography
    Glossary
    Index

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