The snake and the salamander : reptiles and amphibians from Maine to Virginia
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Patterson, Matt, illustrator.
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Mount Morris Library - Adult Nonfiction
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x, 222 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
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English

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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In the best tradition of natural history writing and art, The Snake and the Salamander explores the diverse collection of reptiles and amphibians that inhabit the northeastern quadrant of the United States. Covering 13 states that run from Maine to Virginia, author Alvin R. Breisch and artist Matt Patterson showcase the lives of 83 species of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and salamanders. These intriguing animals are organized by habitat and type, from forest to grassland to bogs to big waters, and revealed through a combination of Breisch's engaging prose and Patterson's original color illustrations. Breisch's guided tour combines historical notes and conservation issues with lessons on genetics, evolution, habitats, life histories, and more. Discover how careful attention to frog calls coupled with DNA analysis led to the discovery of a new species of frog in New York City, why evolutionary adaptations made the Eastern Ratsnake a superb climber, and the surprising fact that Spiny Softshell turtles actually sprint on land to retreat from predators. Breisch also tells the odd tale of the Green Frog and the Smooth Greensnake, two -green species- that do not actually have any green pigment in their skin. Every species has a story to tell--one that will keep the reader wanting to learn more. The breadth of herpetofauna in the area will surprise many readers: more than 8% of the world's salamanders and 11% of all turtle species live in the region. Beyond numbers, however, lie aesthetics. The surprising colors and fascinating lifestyles of the reptile and amphibian species in this book will mesmerize readers young and old. -- Goodreads.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Breisch, A. R., & Patterson, M. (2017). The snake and the salamander: reptiles and amphibians from Maine to Virginia . Johns Hopkins University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Breisch, Alvin R. and Matt, Patterson. 2017. The Snake and the Salamander: Reptiles and Amphibians From Maine to Virginia. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Breisch, Alvin R. and Matt, Patterson. The Snake and the Salamander: Reptiles and Amphibians From Maine to Virginia Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Breisch, Alvin R.,, and Matt Patterson. The Snake and the Salamander: Reptiles and Amphibians From Maine to Virginia Johns Hopkins University Press, 2017.

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