Reptiles and Amphibians: Nature's Most Extraordinary Creatures

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Journey through the fascinating and surprising world of reptiles and amphibians. Some can change colour, while others see temperature. Some can swallow prey whole, and others cry blood to scare off predators. Some can even regrow their lost tails! Discover where amphibians and reptiles come from, how they have survived for millions of years, why they are important for the planet, and all about their superhero-like abilities.

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Marty Crump is an adjunct professor of biology at Utah State University. She has been a herpetologist for more than fifty years, working with tropical amphibians to study parental care, reproduction, territoriality, cannibalism, and tadpole ecology. She is the author or coauthor of 14 books. Andy Charrier has dedicated himself to writing books on biodiversity for children so that they can learn about the world before it disappears. He believes that the symbiosis between science and art can change the world.