A Field Guide To Reptiles Of The Australian High Country
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
For anyone venturing into the rugged alpine and subalpine landscapes of southeastern Australia, A Field Guide to Reptiles of the Australian High Country is an indispensable companion, chronicling the remarkable diversity of reptilian life that thrives in one of the continent's most demanding environments. Robert Jenkins and Roger Bartell present a meticulously researched survey of the lizards and snakes that inhabit these elevated regions, detailing their identification, behaviour, habitat preferences, and the unique ecological pressures they face in a land of frost, snow, and dramatic seasonal change. Beyond its role as a practical identification guide, the work stands as a significant contribution to Australian herpetology, illuminating the often-overlooked cold-adapted reptiles that have mastered survival at altitude. Jenkins and Bartell write with the precision of seasoned field naturalists, grounding their observations in firsthand experience and rigorous scientific methodology. For the wildlife enthusiast, the serious naturalist, or the curious hiker, this guide raises an irresistible question: how many of these extraordinary creatures might be watching from the rocky outcrops just beyond your next step?
Author: Robert Jenkins And Roger Bartell
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
For anyone venturing into the rugged alpine and subalpine landscapes of southeastern Australia, A Field Guide to Reptiles of the Australian High Country is an indispensable companion, chronicling the remarkable diversity of reptilian life that thrives in one of the continent's most demanding environments. Robert Jenkins and Roger Bartell present a meticulously researched survey of the lizards and snakes that inhabit these elevated regions, detailing their identification, behaviour, habitat preferences, and the unique ecological pressures they face in a land of frost, snow, and dramatic seasonal change. Beyond its role as a practical identification guide, the work stands as a significant contribution to Australian herpetology, illuminating the often-overlooked cold-adapted reptiles that have mastered survival at altitude. Jenkins and Bartell write with the precision of seasoned field naturalists, grounding their observations in firsthand experience and rigorous scientific methodology. For the wildlife enthusiast, the serious naturalist, or the curious hiker, this guide raises an irresistible question: how many of these extraordinary creatures might be watching from the rocky outcrops just beyond your next step?