The Field Herping Guide: Finding Amphibians and Reptiles in the Wild

The Field Herping Guide: Finding Amphibians and Reptiles in the Wild - Paperback

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The Field Herping Guide: Finding Amphibians and Reptiles in the Wild - Paperback

The Field Herping Guide: Finding Amphibians and Reptiles in the Wild - Paperback

by Mike Pingleton , Joshua Holbrook
$28.95
$28.95

Book Overview

Herping is the observation of amphibians and reptiles for recreation or for the production of citizen science--the cold-blooded equivalent of birding. The Field Herping Guide: Finding Amphibians and Reptiles in the Wild is the first book to explore the fun and fascinating world of observing herpetofauna across North America. The natural world holds an amazing diversity of herps, some as close as our own backyards. This guidebook is geared toward new field herpers and uses proven methods from professional herpetologists Mike Pingleton and Joshua Holbrook.

The guide addresses basic questions new field herpers have about amphibians and reptiles: What do I need to know about their biology? Where do I look for them, and when? These topics are covered in a straightforward manner, with images, a glossary of essential terms, personal anecdotes, and informational vignettes that support the subject material.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:
Getting Started
Understanding Herp Behavior
Finding Herps
Catching and Handling Herps
Safety in the Field
Ethics and Etiquette, Rights and Responsibilities
Classification, Taxonomy, and Species Identification
Citizen Science and Data Collection
Herp Photography
Social Aspects of Field Herping
A History of Field Herping
ISBN9780820354583
Author Mike Pingleton , Joshua Holbrook
PublisherWormsloe Foundation Nature Books
GenreHobbies & interests, Arts, and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedJune 2019
LanguageENG- English
Pages264
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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The Field Herping Guide: Finding Amphibians and Reptiles in the Wild - Paperback

The Field Herping Guide: Finding Amphibians and Reptiles in the Wild - Paperback

By Mike Pingleton and Joshua Holbrook
About Mike Pingleton
Mike Pingleton (Author)
About Joshua Holbrook
MIKE PINGLETON is the author of The Redfoot Manual, a how-to book concerning the care and conservation of the South American red-footed tortoise. He has also written for Herp Nation and his field herping blog at fieldherping.org. Pingleton has served on the board of directors for the World Chelonian Trust and is an administrative project manager for HerpMapper (herpmapper.org), a global data collection project powered by citizen science. Joshua Holbrook (Author)

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