Description
Book SynopsisLizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils –
relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, in many mythologies they are dark creatures, symbolizing death and misfortune.
From
chameleons and
skinks to
geckos and
iguanas,
Lizards of the World brings these creatures firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity
Found in almost every type of terrain globally, there are almost 6,500 species of lizard, including
lizards with frills, horns or wings, those that drop their tails, and others that
squirt blood from their eyes. Here, the lizard family and subfamily profiles, organized phylogenetically, are illustrated with stunning photography.
Each profile includes a
population distribution map, a
table of essential information and a fascinating commentary revealing
notable characteristics, fresh scientific understanding and the
diversity of species. Written by
world-renowned herpetologist Mark O’Shea,
Lizards of the World is a magnificent showcase of the
natural history and beauty of these remarkable reptiles.
