The Life History Of British Lizards: And Their Local Distribution In The British Isles (1903)

By Gerald Rowley Leighton

Book Overview

The Life History Of British Lizards: And Their Local Distribution In The British Isles (1903) is a scientific book written by Gerald Rowley Leighton, an English naturalist, and published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life history and local distribution of British lizards. It covers all six species of lizards found in the British Isles, including the common lizard, sand lizard, slow worm, and others.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the biology, anatomy, and behavior of British lizards. It covers topics such as the physical characteristics of lizards, their habitats, feeding habits, reproduction, and social behavior. The second part of the book focuses on the local distribution of lizards in the British Isles. It provides detailed information on where each species can be found, their preferred habitats, and their population sizes in different regions.The book is written in a clear and concise style, with detailed illustrations and photographs to help readers understand the information presented. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of British lizards, including students, researchers, and amateur naturalists. The Life History Of British Lizards: And Their Local Distribution In The British Isles (1903) is a classic work in the field of herpetology and remains an important reference for the study of British reptiles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104660776
• ISBN13: 9781104660772
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"