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Encyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection

The "Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia" is a fascinating collection that delves into the diverse world of amphibians

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Snake skeleton, skull and young snake in egg

Snake skeleton, skull and young snake in egg.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Flying dragon, Draco volans

Flying dragon, Draco volans.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Common toad, Bufo bufo

Common toad, Bufo bufo.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Frog skeleton and edible frog, Pelophylax kl esculentus

Frog skeleton and edible frog, Pelophylax kl esculentus
Frog skeleton and edible frog, Pelophylax kl. esculentus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: European and Italian tree frogs

European and Italian tree frogs.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Common brown frog, Rana temporaria

Common brown frog, Rana temporaria.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Metamorphosis of the common brown frog, Rana temporaria

Metamorphosis of the common brown frog, Rana temporaria.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Black and white worm lizard and Guayaquil caecilian

Black and white worm lizard and Guayaquil caecilian.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Slow-worm or blind worm and eastern glass lizard

Slow-worm or blind worm and eastern glass lizard.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Indian cobra and Malayan vine snake

Indian cobra and Malayan vine snake.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Common European viper or adder, Vipera berus

Common European viper or adder, Vipera berus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Grass snake, Natrix natrix

Grass snake, Natrix natrix.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Boa constrictor

Boa constrictor.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Ground rattlesnake, Sistrurus miliarius

Ground rattlesnake, Sistrurus miliarius.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Timber rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus

Timber rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Cape grass lizard, greater siren and lizard skeleton

Cape grass lizard, greater siren and lizard skeleton.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Rainbow whiptail and dotted skink

Rainbow whiptail and dotted skink.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Paradoxical frog and Labyrinthine toad-frog

Paradoxical frog and Labyrinthine toad-frog.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Smooth newt and sand lizard

Smooth newt and sand lizard.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Green iguana, Iguana iguana

Green iguana, Iguana iguana.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Fire salamander and common newt

Fire salamander and common newt.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Mediterranean chameleon and tokay gecko

Mediterranean chameleon and tokay gecko.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Nile monitor lizard and common basilisk

Nile monitor lizard and common basilisk.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Spectacled caiman, Caiman crocodilus

Spectacled caiman, Caiman crocodilus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus

Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox, and young in egg

Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox, and young in egg.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Creole frog, American toad and Surinam horned frog

Creole frog, American toad and Surinam horned frog.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta, and skeleton of same

Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta, and skeleton of same.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata

Hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Leatherback sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea

Leatherback sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, head and teeth.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Painted turtle and yellow-bellied slider

Painted turtle and yellow-bellied slider.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina

Common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Carapace of the geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometricus

Carapace of the geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometricus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis

European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Eastern box turtle, Terrapene carolina carolina

Eastern box turtle, Terrapene carolina carolina.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Spur-thighed tortoise or Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca

Spur-thighed tortoise or Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: European fire-bellied toad and natterjack toad

European fire-bellied toad and natterjack toad.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Background imageEncyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Collection: Surinam toad, Pipa pipa

Surinam toad, Pipa pipa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794



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The "Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia" is a fascinating collection that delves into the diverse world of amphibians. From snake skeletons to young snakes in eggs, this encyclopedia covers it all. One captivating entry showcases the mesmerizing Flying Dragon, also known as Draco volans. With its remarkable ability to glide through the air using wing-like structures, this creature truly defies gravity. Another intriguing species featured is the Common Toad, scientifically known as Bufo bufo. Its distinctive appearance and unique mating rituals make it a noteworthy addition to any naturalist's study. Within these pages, you'll also find detailed information on various frog species. The skeleton of a frog provides insights into their anatomy while an edible frog named Pelophylax kl esculentus highlights their culinary significance in certain cultures. Additionally, European and Italian tree frogs showcase the diversity within this group. The Common Brown Frog (Rana temporaria) takes center stage with its vibrant colors and melodious croak. This section further explores its metamorphosis from tadpole to adult form—a true marvel of nature's transformational power. Venturing deeper into the realm of reptiles, readers will encounter creatures like the Black and White Worm Lizard alongside the Guayaquil Caecilian—an enigmatic amphibian resembling an earthworm but possessing hidden wonders beneath its surface. Further exploration reveals fascinating reptiles such as Slow-worms or Blind Worms and Eastern Glass Lizards—both showcasing unique adaptations for survival in their respective habitats. For those intrigued by venomous serpents, entries on Indian Cobras and Malayan Vine Snakes provide valuable insights into these slithering predators' behaviors and characteristics. Meanwhile, encounters with Europe's native viper—the Common European Viper or Adder (Vipera berus)—and Grass Snake (Natrix natrix) shed light on our coexistence with these often-misunderstood creatures. The "Encyclopedia of Natural History.