Chameleons of Southern Africa - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Chameleons of Southern Africa write by Krystal Tolley. This book was released on 2012-03-08. Chameleons of Southern Africa available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Chameleons are fascinating creatures: they evoke a strong response in people, be it delight and wonder or fear. Chameleons of Southern Africa explores this interesting group of lizards and discusses their unusual and intriguing characteristics. The book presents an overview of all types of chameleons (of which there are up to 160 species), reproduction, behavior and their relationships to one another. There is a comprehensive identification guide to all southern African species – some 25 have been identified to date – together with distribution maps and colourful photographs of their many features and guises. For interested students, gardeners, naturalists and even just the curious, Chameleons of Southern Africa is an essential guide to these captivating lizards
Chameleons of Africa
Chameleons of Africa - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Chameleons of Africa write by Colin R. Tilbury. This book was released on 2010-01-01. Chameleons of Africa available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Chameleons form a distinctive part of African biodiversity, and Colin has travelled to all parts of the continent to search for them. He has described 10 new species and three new genera, as well as transformed our knowledge of their distribution and evolutionary relationships. For these studies he was awarded the 2004 Stephenson Hamilton Medal by the South African Zoological Society for outstanding contributions to Southern African zoology. Due to the quality of his photography his pictures are always in great demand. Finally, with the culmination of nearly 30 years of study, the Atlas of African Chameleons is born. It is beautiful illustrated with the author's photography, and filled with a comprehensive and accurate text. It has been a labour of love, but with a qualified bushdoctor in the breech, it has arrived fit, fat and fact-filled. It will enrich African herpetology.
The Biology of Chameleons
The Biology of Chameleons - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Biology of Chameleons write by Krystal A. Tolley. This book was released on 2013-11-16. The Biology of Chameleons available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. They change color depending on their mood. They possess uniquely adapted hands and feet distinct from other tetrapods. They feature independently movable eyes. This comprehensive volume delves into these fascinating details and thorough research about one of the most charismatic families of reptilesÑChameleonidae. Written for professional herpetologists, scholars, researchers, and students, this book takes readers on a voyage across time to discover everything that is known about chameleon biology: anatomy, physiology, adaptations, ecology, behavior, biogeography, phylogeny, classification, and conservation. A description of the natural history of chameleons is given, along with the fossil record and typical characteristics of each genus. The state of chameleons in the modern world is also depicted, complete with new information on the most serious threats to these remarkable reptiles.
The Life of the Chameleon
The Life of the Chameleon - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Life of the Chameleon write by Vincent A. Wager. This book was released on 1983. The Life of the Chameleon available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Exotic Chameleons in South Africa
Exotic Chameleons in South Africa - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Exotic Chameleons in South Africa write by David Haggett. This book was released on 2014-01-07. Exotic Chameleons in South Africa available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Colourful and bizarre, chameleons are truly fascinating creatures!This book is the result of years of experience gained by the author, who has kept many species of chameleon in different countries, gaining an understanding of the problems found in both temperate and tropical environments. Although written in South Africa, where he bred all of the species discussed, this book contains a wealth of information that will be of value to all, regardless of location.Many species (such as Panther, Carpet, Jackson's, Veiled, Parson's, etc.) are discussed in detail, together with the Pygmy chameleon species such as Rieppeleon and Brookesia. There is a section on the colour morphs of Panther chameleons.Topics covered in this book include: Buying a chameleon Housing Lighting: UV, night lights, infra red, etc. Food and water, supplements, etc. Breeding Egg management Incubation Hatchlings Health problems (MBD, stress, parasites, etc.) and more... Illustrated throughout with many colour photos, the book is packed with essential information necessary for the successful care and breeding of these superb and exotic reptiles.Previously printed in South Africa, the 2009 version has now been sold out; by popular demand a 2014 reprint has been made, which is available worldwide and in a slightly larger format.
