Unique among lizards, the monitors are in some ways more like birds and mammals than like their smaller and less-active relatives. Their size and behavior have long made them objects of fascination and myth wherever they are found. The Komodo Dragon, the world's largest lizard, is a central tourist attraction in Indonesia. The author provides information on the anatomical and physiological traits that have made the varanids such successful and spectacular animals. He deals with their ecology and behavior in detail and includes a description, range map, diet, conservation status, and life history notes for each species along with almost 200 references on varanid lizards. General guidelines for captive care are included. The book contains essential information for the professional herpetologist, dedicated pet owner, and reptile enthusiast.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Originally published by King and Green!,
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This review is from: The Natural History of Monitor Lizards (Hardcover)
This book is a knock-off of the much more reasonably priced book by King and Green called "Goanna"-- down to chapter sequence, subheadings, and even poor but recognizable copies of illustrations. The taxonomy is poorly done, but the color photos are pretty good.
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The Best written monitor reference I have seen.,
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This review is from: The Natural History of Monitor Lizards (Hardcover)
DeLisle presents an outstanding, comprehensive book on
Varanids that includes keys, range maps, and detailed natural
history information for each species. Tables show preferred
optimal temperature zones and detailed dietary information
for each species.
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