A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Maya World: The Lowlands of Mexico, Northern Guatemala, and Belize
"This exceptionally well laid out field guide allows the easy identification of all native and introduced species of amphibians and reptiles of the region. . . A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Maya World is a 'must' for any personal, professional, or academic library collection of natural history and herpetology reference works."—James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review"This guide is highly recommended for anyone traveling to the Yucatan to study, research, or enjoy its natural history, and for armchair naturalists who enjoy amphibians and reptiles."—Dan R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist. Autumn, 2000."Lee's Amphibians and Reptiles of the Yucatan Peninsula needs only time to become a classic. His latest, under review, retains much of the earlier work's content but is rewritten, compacted and intended primarily for field use. . . Highly recommended. Undergraduates through faculty."—Choice, January 2001"This is a wonderfully complete book of interesting information about tropical reptiles and amphibians, not just a guide to their identification. I recommend it highly."—Carol B. Knox, Northfield-Mount Hermon School. Science Books and Films, April 2001"A Field Guild to the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Maya World. . . Is compact and easy to handle. . . Some 188 species are covered. . . and virtually all are illustrated in color photos. . . Highly recommended."—Reptile and Amphibian Hobbyist, August 2001"Undoubtedly a worthy volume for any library."—John P. Levell, Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological Society, Vol. 36, No. 5, May 2001"The illustrations are excellent, the writing is clear and informative, and Julian Lee is superbly qualified to produce a field guide for the entire Yucatán Peninsula."—Harry W. Greene, Cornell University, author of Snakes"This is a great field guide. It is concise, contains beautiful illustrations, scientific jargon is kept to a minimum, and the introduction is especially well done. The sections on habitats and environment really make the book stand out among field guides, and Julian Lee's section on how to use this book is so well written that you likely do not need the glossary. The species accounts are structured in such a way that identification is almost assured, and especially so with the accompanying illustration."—James R. Dixon, Professor Emeritus, Texas A&M; University"A splendid field guide, fortified by the most outstanding line drawings of herps—especially snakes—of any modern herpetological work. Don't miss them! They could well become highly valued collector's items."—Hobart M. Smith, University of Colorado"Julian Lee is recognized as the leading authority on the amphibians and reptiles of the Yucatán Peninsula. This book makes his expertise available to a wider audience, without sacrificing the high level of scholarship that is the hallmark of his work. Casual visitors, dedicated ecotourists, and professional biologists will all find this to be an invaluable guide to a group of animals that has figured prominently in the ecological fabric of the region and in the lives of its native peoples."—Alan H. Savitzky, Old Dominion University, Past President, American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists and Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles