Amphibians and Reptiles of the Chicago Area, first published in 1947, is the classic work on the snakes, frogs, salamanders, turtles, and other "herps" of the Chicago region. Illustrated throughout with detailed drawings and organized into the major groups (Amphibians: Salamanders and Frogs; Reptiles: Lizards, Snakes, and Turtles), each species found in the region is described, with extensive information on its life-history, habitat requirements, and food preferences. Author Clifford Pope (1899-1974) was a prominent American herpetologist who was curator of the Amphibian and Reptile Division of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.
- | Author: Clifford H. Pope
- | Publisher: Pathfinder Books
- | Publication Date: Dec 04, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 298 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-13: 9798869033253
