Amphibians & Reptiles of Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan: A Field Guide to All 7

Description: Amphibians & Reptiles of Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan by Allen Blake Sheldon This field identification guide introduces all 77 species and subspecies of reptiles and amphibians found in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Get the field identification guide to all 77 species and subspecies of reptiles and amphibians of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.Did you know there are 77 kinds of snakes, frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles, and even lizards in the Western Great Lakes States? This includes two species of rattlesnakes! Herpetologist Allen Blake Sheldon introduces all 77 species and subspecies, and he teaches you how to identify them. Hundreds of full-color photos and detailed illustrations help to ensure that you make accurate identifications, and useful text-including the authors nature notes-familiarize you with these fascinating critters.Book Features:All 77 species of herps found in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and MichiganAn innovative format that makes field identification a snapDetailed life cycle illustrationsComparison charts of turtle hatchlings, frog tadpoles, and salamander larvaeDetailed range maps for all speciesMore than 250 color photosThe Upper Midwest is a great place to find, learn about, and identify reptiles and amphibians. This is the perfect guide to help you do it! Author Biography Allen Blake Sheldon, called "Blake" by family and friends, lives in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, where he roams the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge, Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, and Perrot State Park. His enjoyment of amphibians and reptiles began early, with herpetology becoming a major interest during eighth grade. He received a BA in biology from Winona State University, studied Spotted Turtles in Maryland and taught high school biology.He has been seriously photographing amphibians, reptiles, and other wildlife for over 40 years, mostly in Minnesota and Wisconsin but also in North Carolina, Florida, the Southwest, and Belize. His photos have appeared in National Wildlife, National Geographic, Natural History, Wildlife Conservation, Sierra, Defenders, Audubon, and many other magazines, books, and calendars. He has promoted interest in and understanding of amphibians and reptiles by writing articles for magazines and by presenting programs for environmental and photography groups. Table of Contents Why Should I Be Interested in Creepy Crawly Critters?What Are Amphibians & Reptiles?Meet the AmphibiansAmphibian BiologyFrog Life-CycleMeet the ReptilesReptile Biology 101Finding & ObservingSeasonal Guide to HerpsCatching & StudyingConservationHow to Use This Field GuideSalamanders (Order Caudata)Larvae Comparison ChartFrogs & Toads (Order Anura)Tadpole Comparison ChartTurtles (Order Testudines)Turtle Hatchlings Comparison ChartLizards & Snakes (Order Squamata)GlossaryInternet ResourcesPhoto CreditsTitles of InterestIndex Long Description Get the field identification guide to all 77 species and subspecies of reptiles and amphibians of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Did you know there are 77 kinds of snakes, frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles, and even lizards in the Western Great Lakes States? This includes two species of rattlesnakes! Herpetologist Allen Blake Sheldon introduces all 77 species and subspecies, and he teaches you how to identify them. Hundreds of full-color photos and detailed illustrations help to ensure that you make accurate identifications, and useful text--including the authors nature notes--familiarize you with these fascinating critters. Book Features: All 77 species of herps found in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan An innovative format that makes field identification a snap Detailed life cycle illustrations Comparison charts of turtle hatchlings, frog tadpoles, and salamander larvae Detailed range maps for all species More than 250 color photos The Upper Midwest is a great place to find, learn about, and identify reptiles and amphibians. This is the perfect guide to help you do it! Excerpt from Book American Bullfrog Lithobates catesbeiana Our biggest frog with a voracious appetite, devouring most any critter that will fit in its mouth. Description: Length is 3.5 to 6 inches. The American Bullfrog has a ridge, the tympanic fold, which curves over and behind the tympanum. It does not have dorsolateral ridges. The webbing of its foot does not reach the end of its longest toe. The males tympanum is much larger than its eye, while the females is about equal in size. The males throat is yellow. Voice: The males call is a bass-toned, vibrating "jug-o-rum" or "rrrruuuummm" thats loudest in the middle. The vocalization is produced as the internal vocal pouch swells the throat. Courtship, Mating & Eggs: In our area American Bullfrogs breed during June and July. The male is territorial, sometimes having to win a shoving match to keep other males 6 to 18 feet away. The female chooses the male and lays 5,000 to 20,000 black and white eggs during amplexus. The eggs float, black side up, in a thin sheet for 3 to 6 days until the tadpoles hatch. The tadpoles will overwinter once or twice, by hibernating in the bottom mud, before they metamorphose the following summer. Range Notes: Southern Quebec to central Florida and west through Iowa and Nebraska to Texas and northern Mexico. Then New Mexico, southern Arizona, California, and north into British Columbia. Nature Notes: American Bullfrogs are voracious eaters that dont limit themselves to invertebrates. They have been known to eat fish, other frogs including bullfrogs, small turtles, birds, and mammals. Often a bullfrog gives a warning call as it avoids danger by leaping into the water. A captured bullfrog may scream like a cat. The sudden shriek might startle a predator into dropping it. It might also attract a bigger predator to distract the first one. Description for Sales People Includes all 77 species and subspecies of herps found in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan An innovative format that makes field identification a snap Detailed life cycle illustrations Comparison charts of turtle hatchlings, frog tadpoles, and salamander larvae State status for Endangered and Threatened species Detailed range maps for all species More than 250 full-color photos Details ISBN1936571145 Author Allen Blake Sheldon Short Title Amphibians and Reptiles of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan Pages 208 Publisher Kollath-Stensaas Publishers Language English Year 2022 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1936571145 ISBN-13 9781936571147 Format Paperback Series Naturalist Series Imprint Kollath-Stensaas Publishers Place of Publication MN Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2022-04-07 NZ Release Date 2022-04-07 US Release Date 2022-04-07 UK Release Date 2022-04-07 Subtitle A Field Guide to All 77 Species & Subspecies Illustrations Color maps and photos throughout Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Replaces 9780967379388 DEWEY 597.90977 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-05-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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