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Most people have limited knowledge about the reptiles and amphibians found in the Great Lakes area, so they do not realize the importance of these species to the environment. This book by James H. Harding is a welcome volume that is sure to increase the awareness and knowledge of these often-misunderstood Great Lakes animals. Amphibians and Reptiles of the Great Lakes Region offers thorough coverage on all the important subjects and issues confronting the world of herpetology today. While being a volume of great usefulness to naturalists in this field of study, it is also accessible to high school and college students. It serves as a handy reference tool for the many people who live in the Great Lakes wilderness areas and for tourists venturing into the wild for the first time. James H. Harding is among the most respected herpetologists in the Great Lakes area. Throughout his career at the Cranbrook Institute for Science and Michigan State University, Harding has been very active in educating people about snakes, turtles, toads, and lizards through his numerous books, articles, and presentations.

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One of the nicest [herp guides] I've seen recently is this new guide to the herpetofauna of the Great Lakes region. . . . The photos are excellent. . . . [T]he longer than usual discussions of many aspects of natural history will give you hours of interesting reading and introduce you to herps beyond the field guide level. Highly recommended. <i>Reptile Hobbyist</i>

Hours of interesting reading . . . Highly recommended. --Reptile Hobbyist This is one of the few books that I must (and will) have three copies of--one for home, one for the office, and one in the car, just so I'll never be without it. It is that well written, that reader friendly, and that valuable a resource. --Martin J. Rosenberg, Case Western Reserve University, NOAH One of the nicest [herp guides] I've seen recently is this new guide to the herpetofauna of the Great Lakes region. . . . The photos are excellent. . . . [T]he longer than usual discussions of many aspects of natural history will give you hours of interesting reading and introduce you to herps beyond the field guide level. Highly recommended. --Reptile Hobbyist . . . an excellent guide for anyone interested in the herpetofauna of northeastern and north-central United States. --Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society . . . an essential tool for 'herp watching' in the Great Lakes region. --Farm & Dairy One of the nicest [herp guides] I've seen recently is this new guide to the herpetofauna of the Great Lakes region. . . . The photos are excellent. . . . [T]he longer than usual discussions of many aspects of natural history will give you hours of interesting reading and introduce you to herps beyond the field guide level. Highly recommended. Reptile Hobbyist . . . an excellent guide for anyone interested in the herpetofauna of northeastern and north-central United States. Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society . . . an essential tool for herp watching in the Great Lakes region. Farm & Dairy

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James H. Harding is among the most respected herpetologists in the Great Lakes area. He has taught in the Department of Zoology at Michigan State University and at the Cranbrook Institute of Science. David A. Mifsud is a certified professional wetland scientist and ecologist, and he sits on the State of Michigan Amphibian and Reptile Technical Advisory board. He is the director of Herpetological Resource and Management LLC.

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