Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta (New) - 2nd Edition by A P Russell & Aaron M Bauer (Paperback)

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.

Book Synopsis

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 as both a field guide and a natural history, builds on the strengths of the first, with a richly illustrated text and photographs of all species taken by renowned wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch.

The first edition of The Reptiles and Amphibians of Alberta received an award from the Book Publishers Association of Alberta and was also recognized by 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.

Review Quotes

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

Russell and Bauer have provided a first-rate field guide, with broad appeal, that effectively places the extant Albertan herpetofauna into its proper evolutionary, historical and ecological context.

--The Canadian Field Naturalist

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.