This is one of the first monographs to present a comprehensive study of the natural history of a single high-profile lizard species, the popular Malagasy panther chameleon. It is the first attempt to come to grips with the complex, often confusing, color variation of the species and illustrates these variations with 69 beautiful color photographs. The authors have drawn from the scattered literature, their extensive experience, and experimental study in the field and laboratory to provide original information and conclusions. They emphasize both the known and the unknown, presenting clear avenues for future investigation. They make a case for the panther chameleon as a model organism with value for research, education, herpetoculture, and conservation. This work also reviews the history of keeping chameleons in captivity and provides up-to-date guidelines for captive management of the panther chameleon based on the authors' own multigeneration captive colony.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The guidebook of choice for truly serious herpetologists,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Panther Chameleon: Color Variation, Natural History, Conservation, and Captive Management (Hardcover)
The collaborative effort of Gary W. Ferguson (Professor of Biology, Texas Christian University), herpetology expert James B. Murphy, Jean-Baptiste Ramanamanjato (Fauna Bidiversity Officer,QIT Madagascar Minerals, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar), and Achille P. Raselimanana (Program Biodiversity Officer, World Wildlife Fund, Madagascar), The Panther Chameleon: Color Variation, Natural History, Conservation, And Captive Management is an in-depth scientific reference and resource to all aspects of this species of chameleon. 69 stunning color photographs illustrate this technical reference with information on everything from thermal biology and social behavior to proper nutrition, conservation issues, necessary housing and environmental considerations for captive chameleons, reproductive and breeding issues, and much more. Charts of highly specific color variations as described on a 360-degree color wheel distinguish The Panther Chameleon as the guidebook of choice for truly serious herpetologists. A highly recommended work for anyone involved in the captive husbandry of panther chameleons, especially since it draws directly upon the senior author's own management of a multigeneration captive colony.
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Good, but only for very serious Herpers,
By Bunnygirl "Bunny" (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Panther Chameleon: Color Variation, Natural History, Conservation, and Captive Management (Hardcover)
I bought This book To help Prepare myself for my Panther Chameleon I was getting. This Book offer very little in Care and Captive Management advice. It is a very sciencetific book. Not a good book for beginners or even chameleon owners. I had heard good things about this book so I bought it for the retail price of $40 I was not impressed. I found it to be boring and non informative for what I wanted. I love my Chameleon he is great! But I do not use any info from this book to care for him. It was good in retrospect, now that I am interested in the scientific side reptiles, but this is not a care guide in any way shape or form!
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