Over 130 photographs and drawings enhance this guide on the amphibians and reptiles that dwell in both the cities and desert of Egypt. El Din, an Egyptian naturalist and advisor to the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency, has presented a variety of data that will suit both casual tourists and dedicated biologists. The result of 20 years of experience in documenting these species, this book lists synonymy, taxonomy, population distribution, distinguishing features, habitat and even conservation status. Distributed in the U.S. By International Publishers Marketing (IPM). Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)