Amphibians and reptiles of Quebec and the Maritimes

Discovering a fascinating and little-known world

Discreet and often disliked creatures, frogs, salamanders, turtles and grass snakes are captivating an increasingly wider audience.

Discovering a fascinating and little-known world

Discreet and often disliked creatures, frogs, salamanders, turtles and grass snakes are captivating an increasingly wider audience.

• A new, revised and expanded edition of an essential reference work
• A practical guide for both specialists and amateurs
• Over 500 striking photos, illustrating life stages, color variations, and behaviors
• Well-documented species identification sheets (description, reproduction, diet, predators, habitat, species status, notes)
• The most up-to-date distribution maps and clear, easy-to-use identification keys

David Rodrigue, a biologist specializing in herpetology, is the author of a book on the amphibians and reptiles of the world and several texts on the herpetological fauna of Quebec. He directs the Zoo Ecomuseum in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, an organization dedicated to education, conservation, and promotion of Quebec wildlife.

Jean-François Desroches is a biologist and bioecology techniques instructor at Cégep de Sherbrooke. He is the author or co-author of numerous reports and articles on the amphibians and reptiles of Quebec and co-author of the guide Freshwater Fish of Quebec and the Maritimes in the same collection.

Authors: Jean-François Desroches and David Rodrigue
Publication date: June 2018
Publisher: Quintin Michel
ISBN: 9782897623036