{"product_id":"9781572339491","title":"The Reptiles of Tennessee","description":"\u003cp\u003eTennessee’s biotic diversity has been well documented in field guides dedicated to its\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewildflowers; trees, shrubs, and woody vines; mussels; fishes; amphibians; and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlaringly absent from this assemblage, however, is an equivalent statewide guide to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe remarkably diverse reptiles of the Volunteer State. This book fills that void by\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eoffering the first authoritative overview of all sixty native species of reptiles occurring in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTennessee. Both a field guide and a scientific reference, this definitive work will prove\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003euseful to professionals who work with reptiles for a living as well as those just curious\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eabout the various creatures living in their own backyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bulk of the book is devoted to individual species accounts, each of which includes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea detailed range map and comprehensive information on identification, natural history,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand conservation of the lizards, snakes, turtles, and alligator native to Tennessee. Also\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eincluded is information on known introduced species and species whose presence in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTennessee is questionable. Vivid color photographs illustrate each species’ various life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003estages. Introductory chapters provide an overview of reptile anatomy and life history,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand of the geography, climate, and habitats in the state. Giving special attention to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ereptile conservation, the book highlights various threats to Tennessee’s reptile species—\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eincluding the destruction of their habitats, malicious killing, the pet trade, hunting, and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epollution—and describes the most common methods employed by herpetologists and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewildlife biologists to safely capture and document reptiles in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with a checklist that will help readers keep track of reptiles they\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ediscover, a glossary, and a list of recommended readings, organizations, and websites for\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethose seeking additional information, \u003ci\u003eReptiles of Tennessee\u003c\/i\u003e  will prove an essential\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eresource for teachers, biologists, and anyone having a stake in the conservation of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebiodiversity and the natural heritage of the Volunteer State and the nation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Tennessee Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060711309552,"sku":"9781572339491","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781572339491_p0.jpg?v=1763779791","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781572339491","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}