num_pages: 720
description: This third edition now fully revised and updated by two of Dr. Zug's colleagues provides herpetology students and amateur reptile and amphibian keepers with the latest taxonomy and species developments from around the world. Herpetology is a rapidly evolving field  which has contributed to new discoveries in many conceptual areas of biology. The authors build on this progress by updating all chapters with new literature graphics and discussions-many of which have changed our thinking.With a new emphasis placed on conservation issuesHerpetology continues to broaden the global coverage from earlier editions recognising the burgeoning reptile and amphibian research programs and the plight of many species in all countries and all biomes.New information on the remarkable advances in behavioral physiological and phylo-geographical data provide students with the current research they need to advance their education and better prepare their future in herpetology
language: English
title: Herpetology
publisher: Academic Press