Israel offers abundant wild life and a variety of habitats, packed into one of the smallest countries in the world. This book presents useful information on the identification and general biology of all 92 land-reptile and amphibian species occurring in Israel.

The book details each species with an updated textual description, colorful images, and distribution maps. Species inhabiting sandy habitats are addressed in a special chapter detailing their tracks and how to follow them, with the aid of text and photographs.

In addition to its species coverage, this book also covers Israels unique conservation issues, and surveys its diverse phytogeographical habitats, with the aid of illustrations, photographs, and textual information.