Author: Petr Nečas
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Stump-tailed Chameleons
Author: Petr Nečas
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The Biology of Chameleons
Author: Krystal A. Tolley
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520276051
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
They change color depending on their mood. They possess uniquely adapted hands and feet distinct from other tetrapods. They feature independently movable eyes. This comprehensive volume delves into these fascinating details and thorough research about one of the most charismatic families of reptilesÑChameleonidae. Written for professional herpetologists, scholars, researchers, and students, this book takes readers on a voyage across time to discover everything that is known about chameleon biology: anatomy, physiology, adaptations, ecology, behavior, biogeography, phylogeny, classification, and conservation. A description of the natural history of chameleons is given, along with the fossil record and typical characteristics of each genus. The state of chameleons in the modern world is also depicted, complete with new information on the most serious threats to these remarkable reptiles.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520276051
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
They change color depending on their mood. They possess uniquely adapted hands and feet distinct from other tetrapods. They feature independently movable eyes. This comprehensive volume delves into these fascinating details and thorough research about one of the most charismatic families of reptilesÑChameleonidae. Written for professional herpetologists, scholars, researchers, and students, this book takes readers on a voyage across time to discover everything that is known about chameleon biology: anatomy, physiology, adaptations, ecology, behavior, biogeography, phylogeny, classification, and conservation. A description of the natural history of chameleons is given, along with the fossil record and typical characteristics of each genus. The state of chameleons in the modern world is also depicted, complete with new information on the most serious threats to these remarkable reptiles.
Chameleons
Author: Erika Deiters
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 9780739846810
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and life cycle of chameleons, many of whom live in rain forests.
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 9780739846810
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and life cycle of chameleons, many of whom live in rain forests.
Chameleons
Author: Christy Devillier
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629686816
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a cold-blooded, creepy-crawly chameleon? Learn all about this incredible reptile in this upper-elementary title. This title offers an in-depth look at chameleons, including their physical characteristics, behavior, survival, techniques, life cycle, habitat and range, and threats to the animal. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629686816
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a cold-blooded, creepy-crawly chameleon? Learn all about this incredible reptile in this upper-elementary title. This title offers an in-depth look at chameleons, including their physical characteristics, behavior, survival, techniques, life cycle, habitat and range, and threats to the animal. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Chameleons of Southern Africa
Author: Krystal Tolley
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1920572864
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Chameleons are fascinating creatures: they evoke a strong response in people, be it delight and wonder or fear. Chameleons of Southern Africa explores this interesting group of lizards and discusses their unusual and intriguing characteristics. The book presents an overview of all types of chameleons (of which there are up to 160 species), reproduction, behavior and their relationships to one another. There is a comprehensive identification guide to all southern African species – some 25 have been identified to date – together with distribution maps and colourful photographs of their many features and guises. For interested students, gardeners, naturalists and even just the curious, Chameleons of Southern Africa is an essential guide to these captivating lizards
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1920572864
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Chameleons are fascinating creatures: they evoke a strong response in people, be it delight and wonder or fear. Chameleons of Southern Africa explores this interesting group of lizards and discusses their unusual and intriguing characteristics. The book presents an overview of all types of chameleons (of which there are up to 160 species), reproduction, behavior and their relationships to one another. There is a comprehensive identification guide to all southern African species – some 25 have been identified to date – together with distribution maps and colourful photographs of their many features and guises. For interested students, gardeners, naturalists and even just the curious, Chameleons of Southern Africa is an essential guide to these captivating lizards
Madagascar
Author: Hilary Bradt
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 9781841621975
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
A thorough travel guide, brimming with character, for bother independent visitors and those on organised tours to Madagascar.
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 9781841621975
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
A thorough travel guide, brimming with character, for bother independent visitors and those on organised tours to Madagascar.
The New Chameleon Handbook
Author: Francois Le Berre
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
ISBN: 9780812018059
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
This handbook deals with the most fascinating members of the lizard family. Helpful information is given on caging, feeding, breeding and health care.
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
ISBN: 9780812018059
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
This handbook deals with the most fascinating members of the lizard family. Helpful information is given on caging, feeding, breeding and health care.
International Wildlife Encyclopedia
Author: Maurice Burton
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
ISBN: 9780761472698
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This twenty-two volume set presents the appearance and behavior of thousands of species of animals along with species population and prospects for survival in a arranged alphabetically and easy-to-read format.
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
ISBN: 9780761472698
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This twenty-two volume set presents the appearance and behavior of thousands of species of animals along with species population and prospects for survival in a arranged alphabetically and easy-to-read format.
Chameleon Man
Author: Paul Adirex
Publisher: Aries Productions (Thailand)
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Elkanah Marris, later is known as Tarondro Lai in Malagasy or Chameleon Man, was born to Brian and Claire Marris, two American scientists, in a vast karst called Tsingy of Bemaraha in the isolated western part of Madagascar. Claire dies giving birth to Elkanah and Brian has a fatal accident in the tsingy on the same day. Elkanah is raised by an English missionary in a village of Bekopaka. Elkanah is born with the combined unique attributes of a chameleon, a gecko, and an iguana. He can camouflage, change the color of his skin, moves on trees and vertical flat surface with clinging hands and feet, shoot his tongue out at the length equal to the height of his body at the speed of one/fourth of a second, glide through the air like a gliding gecko, and can roll his eyes out of the eye sockets seeing in different directions at the same time. He is the champion of the Malagasy martial arts called Moraingy as well as skillful in knife and stone throwing and in the use of spear and bow and arrow. Elkanah at the age of eighteen in 1942 joins the British Marines in the invasion of Madagascar against the French Vichy Government which has sided with the Axis Camp. Chameleon Man goes through series of adventure in different theaters of war during World War II.
Publisher: Aries Productions (Thailand)
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Elkanah Marris, later is known as Tarondro Lai in Malagasy or Chameleon Man, was born to Brian and Claire Marris, two American scientists, in a vast karst called Tsingy of Bemaraha in the isolated western part of Madagascar. Claire dies giving birth to Elkanah and Brian has a fatal accident in the tsingy on the same day. Elkanah is raised by an English missionary in a village of Bekopaka. Elkanah is born with the combined unique attributes of a chameleon, a gecko, and an iguana. He can camouflage, change the color of his skin, moves on trees and vertical flat surface with clinging hands and feet, shoot his tongue out at the length equal to the height of his body at the speed of one/fourth of a second, glide through the air like a gliding gecko, and can roll his eyes out of the eye sockets seeing in different directions at the same time. He is the champion of the Malagasy martial arts called Moraingy as well as skillful in knife and stone throwing and in the use of spear and bow and arrow. Elkanah at the age of eighteen in 1942 joins the British Marines in the invasion of Madagascar against the French Vichy Government which has sided with the Axis Camp. Chameleon Man goes through series of adventure in different theaters of war during World War II.
Chameleons
Author: Richard D. Bartlett
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
ISBN: 9780812091571
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Describes chameleon behavior and explains pet selection, feeding, health care, and breeding.
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
ISBN: 9780812091571
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Describes chameleon behavior and explains pet selection, feeding, health care, and breeding.