California Amphibians & Reptiles
The “California Amphibians and Reptiles” by Robert Hansen and Samuel M. Sweet (Princeton Field Guides) is a comprehensive, modern resource covering all 209 native and introduced species in the state. It features high-quality photos, detailed accounts, and updated range maps, ideal for identification and conservation.
The San Joaquin Kit Fox
“The San Joaquin Kit Fox: Biology, Ecology, and Conservation of an Endangered Species” by Brian L. Cypher (Cornell Univ. Press) is a comprehensive book that synthesizes scientific knowledge about the endangered San Joaquin kit fox, a small canid native to California’s San Joaquin Valley. The book details the species’ biology, habitat, threats (e.g., habitat loss and development), and conservation efforts, serving as a key resource for researchers, students, and conservationists working to protect the species.