The Crested Newt - A Dwindling Pond Dweller
Robert Jehle, Burkhard Thiesmeier and Jim Foster.
This beautifully presented book is a 'must read' for all those interested in the evolution, ecology, behaviour, conservation and management of crested newts. It contains 145 pages, 16 colour plates, and approximately 80 figures and tables.
Price £20.00 incl. p&p. Order form.
Reptiles and Amphibians of Dorset
A BHS publication by David C. Wareham.
A softback book containing 120 pages including 106 colour plates, 16 maps and 10 line drawings.
This is an excellent field guide for those interested in herpetology, natural history and conservation.
Price £14.99, BHS members special price £9.99.
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Amphibians and Reptiles of Herefordshire
A thoroughly illustrated guide including information on geology, the history of ponds and recording, conservation in the garden and in the countryside together with detailed species accounts and distribution maps.
Price £6.99 Plus £2.00 p&p. To obtain a copy, send a cheque, made payable to Herefordshire Council, and your contact details, including email address, to Steve Roe, Herefordshire Biological Records Centre, P.O. Box 144, Hereford, HR1 2YH. The atlas can also be bought from the Biological Records Centre in the Town Hall in Hereford.
Amphibians and Reptiles of Surrey
By J Wycherley, R Anstis.
Hardcover, measuring 155 x 215mm (6 x 8.5 in). 112 pages of line drawings, colour photographs, distribution plots and explainitory text.
Although this book is titled as the amphibians and reptiles of Surrey, as Surrey hosts all of the UK's native reptiles and amphibians, this book is applicable across the UK. The distribution maps are limited to the Watsonian vice county of Surrey. The book includes detailed accounts of all native species of herpetofauna, and includes reference to introduced species. An introductory chapter even covers a potted history of the dinosaurs of Surrey. With a foreword by Sir David Attenborough (a Surrey resident), the book also includes guidance on survey techniques, and a list of current toad crossing sites. The handy size of this book makes it equally useable as a reference source or field guide. This book is a 'must have' for Surrey ARG members.
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Frogs and Friends. The Distribution and Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles in Nottinghamshire
A comprehensive guide to the natural history of the amphibians and reptiles of Nottinghamshire. Covers identification, biology and distribution. Includes maps and photographs of all native Nottinghamshire species. Packed with practical ideas to benefit amphibians and reptiles both in the countryside and in the garden. Brought to life with delightful cartoons and line drawings, quirky facts, poems and literary quotations.
Available from Dr. Sheila Wright, Nottingham Natural History Museum, Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, NG5 8RH. £9-00 (£7-50 + £1-50 p&p). Cheques should be made payable to Nottingham City Council. All proceeds from sale will be used for practical conservation projects.
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