Amphibians & Reptiles of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks [Paperback]

Edward D. Koch (Author), Charles R. Peterson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Univ of Utah Pr (T) (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874804728
• ISBN-13: 978-0874804720
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,227,872 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well done, May 30, 2004

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W. Paul W. "Paul White" (Amarillo, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Amphibians & Reptiles of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks (Paperback)

There aren't many species of herps in these two parks; they're cold and fairly far north. The book list 12 definite species and four or five possible species. However, the book covered them very well, dealing with their role in the parks ecology, how fires have helped shape their habitat, and so on. It's a really good refernce for how reptiles are distributed in the park, and how they interact with the other species. There are better sources for info on the various reptile species mentioned here, as the author's field of interest is narrow. Still, an execellent book on the herps of those two parks.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scientifically sound and easy to read, December 21, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Amphibians & Reptiles of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks (Paperback)

I laughed, I cried; two thumbs up! A science-based book, complete with citations of all the current literature, coupled with a readable, flowing style of writing. An important repository of all the scientific knowledge of these species in this region and issues affecting them (e.g., fire, climate change), yet engaging even to younger amateur herpetologists. Or, of interest to anyone who simply loves Yellowstone and the Tetons.