BHS Book Published: 'The Reptiles and Amphibians of Dorset' by David Wareham
This new book, the first to be published exclusively by the BHS for some years, is beautifully presented in soft-back cover and contains 120 pages with 106 colour plates, 16 maps, 10 line drawings and Foreword written by Mark O’Shea. With descriptions of all UK species, the book will be of interest not only to enthusiasts in Dorset and surrounding areas but to everyone throughout the UK. This book is a ‘must’ read and an excellent field guide for all those interested in herpetology, natural history and conservation. Discounted price for BHS members of £9.99 plus postage and packing. All proceeds from the sales of this book will be used by the BHS for the conservation of Britain’s reptiles and amphibians. To download a printable order form please click here.
 
 
 
 
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  BHS helps fund adder conservation genetics study  
 
Scientists from Natural England, the Zoological Society of London and Oxford University are investigating the current genetic diversity of adders in southern England following fears that the snakes are declining rapidly in the wild. If adder populations have become too small and isolated, the snakes may be suffering from inbreeding depression which would reduce their ability to survive and reproduce successfully and lead to further population declines. This story has featured widely in the news recently, see the BBC articles here and here and the blog piece from CGO Ecology here.
  
     
  New BHS book - The Crested Newt - A Dwindling Pond Dweller  
 
This beautifully presented book is a 'must' read for all those interested in the evolution, ecology, behaviour, conservation and management of grested newts. For only £20.00 including postage and packaging, download the order form here.
  
 

BHS Featured in Practical Reptile Keeping

  
 
The British Herpetological Society is featured in the September 2010 issue of Practical Reptile Keeping. You can read the full article here.