A lavishly illustrated overview of the world's lizards
Lizards are one of nature's great success stories: survivors from the
time of the dinosaurs, they have taken advantage of almost every habitat
on earth, from tropical rainforest to Arctic tundra and even our homes.
From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, there are close to
7,000 species of lizards around the world. This expert guide explores
their extraordinary diversity and adaptations.
Lizards of the World features an in-depth introduction covering the
evolution, anatomy, and lifestyle of lizards, followed by profiles of
species from every family, accompanied by stunning color photographs.
This invaluable guide highlights the enormous range of habitats,
appearance, and activity among lizards. Many thrive in extreme
conditions, and have adapted to keep cool, warm, or hydrated. Some can
protect themselves by changing color to blend in with their
surroundings, while others have fringed toes enabling them to run across
sand, or can parachute out of a predator's reach. Covering diet and
reproduction as well as defense strategies and conservation, Lizards of
the World showcases the unique natural history and beauty of these
remarkable creatures.
- More than 200 detailed photographic images
- 80+ lizard families and subfamilies
- Exploration of lizard biology, behavior, habits, and distribution
- Broad coverage and in-depth treatment by a world-renowned
herpetologist
