AUSTRALIAN FAUNA
4th Revised Edition. xxi, 688 p., [28] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 26 cm. #061222 (Annotation on half-title.)
Fourth edition of a guide first published in 1975, which has been enlarged and is now more user-friendly. Describes all 951 known species of frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes. Each entry includes a colour photo, a map of distribution and supplementary drawings. Also contains a list of all species, identification clues, collection and preservation hints, a glossary, references and an index.
Harold George “Hal” Cogger is an Australian herpetologist. He was curator of reptiles and amphibians at the Australian Museum from 1960 to 1975, and Deputy Director of the museum from 1976 to 1995.
Wildlife, Biology
Australia, Wildlife: Reptiles & Amphibians, Animal Ecology, Amphibians, Nature / Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, History / Australia & New Zealand