A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles & Amphibians of Bali Contributor(s): Somaweera, Ruchira (Author) |
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ISBN: 1909612952 ISBN-13: 9781909612952 Publisher: John Beaufoy Publishing
Binding Type: Paperback Published: April 2018 Click for more in this series: Naturalists' Guides |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Ichthyology & Herpetology - Nature | Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians - Travel | Asia - Southeast |
Series: Naturalists' Guides |
Physical Information: 0.46" H x 8.05" W x 6.98" L (0.60 lbs) 176 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian |
Features: Glossary, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: This easy-to-use identification guide to the 89 reptile and amphibian species of Bali is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from the region's top nature photographers, are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits, occurrence and whether they are dangerous. The user-friendly introduction covers conservation, how to deal with snake bites, identification of body parts and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Bali encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific names. |
Contributor Bio(s): Somaweera, Ruchira: - Dr Ruchira Somaweera is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) of Australia. His research work broadly focuses on the ecology and conservation of tropical reptiles, especially crocodilians and sea snakes. He is also a managing director of Aaranya Wilderness Odysseys that conducts specialized wildlife expeditions in Indonesia. |
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