Iguanas of the World: Their Behavior, Ecology and Conservation (Noyes Series in Animal Behavior, Ecology, Conservation, and Management) [Hardcover]

Gordon M. Burghardt (Author, Editor), A. Stanley Rand (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 14, 1983 | ISBN-10: 0815509170 | ISBN-13: 978-0815509172 | Edition: 1

Iguanas are large, primeval-appearing animals that have always attracted considerable attention and scientific study. The 30 species of iguanas are today collectively referred to as iguanines, or the subfamily Iguaninae, of the lizard family Iguanidae. This book is the result of a symposium of worldwide scientists on the world's iguanas that was held at a joint meeting of the Society of the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles and The Herpetologist's League.

Over 30 recognized experts submitted their studies of these interesting reptiles, and have published what was once unknown and unpublished information. This book was a leader in its time and still serves as a wonderful reference for scientist and student alike.

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"If you think you are one of the "smart" people when it comes to the iguana species, this is a MUST HAVE publication." - Robert Macargar

Product Details

• Hardcover: 491 pages
• Publisher: William Andrew; 1 edition (January 14, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815509170
• ISBN-13: 978-0815509172
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,233,883 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew?, December 24, 2002

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Robert MacCargar (Norwich, NY, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Iguanas of the World: Their Behavior, Ecology and Conservation (Noyes Series in Animal Behavior, Ecology, Conservation, and Management) (Hardcover)

Who would have believed this information was available 20 years ago. This is a deeply scientific book, not for casual reading. A must for those that like to think they are in the top branch of information givers.

From diet to breeding habits, dwelling preferences, discussions on internal organs and just so much more of the many different species of the iguana. Burghardt and Rand have complied (edited) a tremendous collection of researchers work. Never have I seen the pooling of so many different resources to come to the understanding of a reptile.

If you think you are one of the "smart" people when it comes to the iguana species, this is a MUST HAVE publication.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book for iguana enthusiasts., May 10, 2008

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O. J. Osorio (Carolina, PR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Iguanas of the World: Their Behavior, Ecology and Conservation (Noyes Series in Animal Behavior, Ecology, Conservation, and Management) (Hardcover)

Iguanas of the world is a great book for those interested in iguana's ecology and behavior.