A comprehensive handbook and guide to the reptiles and amphibians of Costa Rica, featuring 512 color plates, 396 maps and 335 line drawings. Not a identification guide for the field, this oversize book is a scientific overview of the ecology, behavior and evolution of Costa Rica's diverse reptiles and amphibians. With dichotomous keys, excellent introductory chapters and serious consideration of systematics. The book includes several sections of glorious color photographs.  (CRC39, $47.50)