Author: Stille, Bo and Stille, Mario
Title: The Herpetofauna of Corfu and adjacent islands
Description: Frankfurt am Main: Edition Chimaira, 2017. First edition. Pp. 354, (13, ads), 291 color photos, 44 color distribution maps, 65 figures (partly colored). Color pictorial laminated white boards (hardcover), lettered on the spine and front cover in black and red, 8vo. This volume presents detailed information on all 38 species of reptiles and amphibians recorded from Corfu (Kerkyra) and its satellite islands. Additionally, it outlines these islands' geography and geology as well as it addresses issues pertaining to climate, habitats, legislation and human activities. Corfu's species richness is quite impressive, but reptiles and amphibians are generally less respected than other wildlife and often in conflict with people and human interests. They are often threatened by habitat destruction and pollution because of human activities and the development of the islands over the last 30 years has destroyed, reduced or changed many habitats. The purpose of this book is to increase the knowledge of and the respect for the herpetofauna of Corfu and its satellite islands and to create a preliminary benchmark for the present status and biology of their amphibians and reptiles. No ownership marks and no signs of use. A fine (new) copy..

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