This new edition of Marine Mammals of the World describes and illustrates newly discovered and rarely photographed species, making it the most comprehensive and up-to-date identification guide available. This edition continues to meet the research-focused needs of marine biologists and conservation biologists by providing a tremendous influx of new photos, taking advantage of advances in digital and auto-focusing photography, and the emergence of...

An extensive use of color photographs makes this a fine guide for identifying insects. Spiders, bugs, moths, butterflies, beetles, bees, flies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, and many other insects are detailed in more than 700 full-color photographs visually arranged by shape and color. Descriptive text includes measurements, diagnostic details, and information on habitat, range, feeding habits, sounds or songs, flight period, web construction, life...

Text and illustrations identify numerous butterfly and moth species found in North America. Includes a brief description of the life cycle, defenses, and enemies of these insects.

Join expert herpetologist Mark O'Shea on a tour of the fascinating world of boas, pythons and the often overlooked basal snakes, from the primitive blindsnakes to the mighty anacondas.