"First published in the United States in 2001 ... reprinted with corrections in 2002." Includes index.

Authors' introduction -- How this book works -- What is an amphibian? -- What is a reptile? -- Amphibian reproduction -- Reptile reproduction -- Amphibian feeding habits -- Reptile feeding habits -- Movement and activity -- Defense -- Distribution and habitat -- Conservation -- Studying and keeping -- Identification key -- Reptiles: Turtles and tortoises -- Tuataras -- Lizards -- Snakes -- Crocodilians -- Amphibians: Newts and salamanders -- Caecilians -- Frogs and toads.