A Field Guide to Water and Wetland Plants of the Prairie Provinces

by Anthony P. Russell

A Pocket Guide to Reptiles & Amphibians of Alberta Anthony P. Russell Aaron M. Bauer Amphibians and reptiles form a significant part of the natural ecology of Alberta. But like every school child knows, our interest in reptiles and amphibians comes first from an innate desire to find out more about the squiggly, squirmy, creepy, crawly, and completely fascinating creatures around us. Organized by environment, A Pocket Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Alberta is a detailed identification guid to the 18 herpetological species in Alberta. Readers will learn about their evolution, anatomy, habitats, and life cycles, and they'll discover how reptiles and amphibians eat, move, defend themselves and combat the extremes of prairie cold and heat.

260 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2002