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Handbook of Amphibians of French Guiana

This handbook of Amphibians of French Guiana follows the eponymous work published in 2000. It incorporates the considerable progress in knowledge achieved over the last 20 years on the taxonomy, distribution, ecology and conservation of the 137 species in French Guiana.

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Les fougères et plantes alliés des Antilles françaises

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9782366623253

€39.00

This book presents this rich plant heritage, inviting readers to discover each of these species, with botanical descriptions, information on their ecology and habitats, and finally illustrations that show the plants in their environment as well as their most minute anatomical features and details.

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Analyse de données en écologie - Introduction aux outils statistiques avec R

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9782366623093

€55.00

Data analysis has become an essential component of field ecology. The advent of participatory science, the growing demand for quality from those commissioning impact studies, the need for quantitative reporting to monitor protected area management plans, and the enthusiasm for biodiversity indicators require us to go beyond field impressions and move...

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Les champignons d’Europe tempérée (2 volumes) - 2ème édition

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9782366623307

€135.00

This two-volume encyclopedic work, translated from English and Danish, provides a comprehensive overview of the fungal kingdom. It covers more than 2,800 species of mushrooms found in Europe and contains over 10,000 illustrations and photographs.

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Acoustique des Sauterelles, grillons et courtilières

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9782366623536

€55.00

This book immerses us in a whole new world and shows how much our senses limit our knowledge of the living world. Summer nights are filled with concerts of repeated notes and verses... This method of identification is all the more important as most of these species are arboreal and therefore difficult to observe. This guide will enable naturalists to...

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ST Balance stabilized spotting scope 14-35x 50 Swarovski Optik

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STBALANCE14-35X50

€3,390.00

The Swarovski ST Balance 50 spotting scope is a straight model featuring SWAROBALANCE image stabilization technology, particularly recommended for observers unused to angled spotting scopes, as it greatly simplifies target acquisition by intuitively aligning the eye with the subject. It suits ornithological surveys in challenging terrain where lightness...

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Stabilized AT Balance 18-45x 65 Swarovski Optik spotting...

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Stabilized AT Balance 18-45x 65 Swarovski Optik spotting scope

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ATBALANCE18-45X65

€3,590.00

The Swarovski AT Balance 65 spotting scope is an angled model equipped with SWAROBALANCE image stabilization technology, particularly suitable for ornithological prospections in difficult terrain where lightness and mobility prevail. It allows handheld observation without a tripod, compensating for the user’s movements thanks to sensitive sensors and an...

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Handbook of the Reptiles of the World - Turtles and Crocodiles

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Handbook of the Reptiles of the World - Turtles and Crocodiles

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9788416728817

€137.75 €145.00

The first volume of the Handbook of the Reptiles of the World, covering all families of turtles and crocodilians with up-to-date taxonomy, distribution, and conservation information. Richly illustrated with plates and photographs, it offers an authoritative, comprehensive overview of these remarkable reptiles.

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Silicone cover for Kite Optics APC 42 stabilized binoculars

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K284121

€42.00

KITE Optics silicone covers provide additional protection to the APC binoculars. Designed in high quality silicone, they effectively protect against scratches, shocks and wear, to keep the binoculars in good condition even during intensive use. Their surface provides better grip, ensuring a secure and comfortable grip. Compatible with APC 12x42 and...

Acoustics recorder SM5 Wildlife Acoustics with 3 integrated microphones

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Enregistreur acoustique SM5 Wildlife Acoustics avec 3 micros intégrés

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SM5_ACOUSTIQUE

€845.00

COMING IN 2026 The Song Meter SM5 sets a new standard for acoustic recorders dedicated to studying audible wildlife, combining exceptional battery life, field-ready durability, and flexible deployment options. Designed for ecologists and bioacousticians, it captures both the songs of canopy-dwelling birds and the calls of forest-floor amphibians through...

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Flora gallica - Complete Flora of France

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9782366620122

€89.00

A major publishing event for European botany. Biotope editions and Botanical Society of France have Flora Gallica, the first comprehensive flora of vascular plants of France for decades! A small revolution for lovers of botany ... Nearly 15 years of work were needed to a committee of more than 60 recognized experts, convened by the Botanical Society of...

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Guide des Oiseaux d'Europe - Manuel d'Identification Photographique

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9782366622959

€39.00

French version With 900 species covered and over 4,700 photographs, this is the most comprehensive and ambitious photographic guide to European birds ever produced.Easy to use, practical and accessible to all, this guide provides the information needed by ornithologists of all levels to identify the birds of Europe.

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Carex de France

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9782366622928

€39.00

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Cahier d'identification des libellules de France, Belgique, Luxembourg et Suisse

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9782366623260

€30.00

All dragonflies (larvae + adults) in one handy, up-to-date book! This fully updated and expanded third edition provides exhaustive identification of all 104 species and subspecies (adults + larvae) in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Designed for use in the field, this booklet offers many advantages: illustrated keys for identifying adults and...

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Cahier d'identification des Orthoptères de France, Belgique, Luxembourg & Suisse

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9782366622706

€39.00

Designed with the field in mind, this new edition of this exhaustive and original guide to orthopterans features over 260 grasshoppers, crickets and locusts from France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland.

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ST Balance stabilized spotting scope 14-35x 50 Swarovski Optik

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STBALANCE14-35X50

€3,390.00

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Stabilized AT Balance 18-45x 65 Swarovski Optik spotting scope

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ATBALANCE18-45X65

€3,590.00

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Silicone cover for Kite Optics APC 42 stabilized binoculars

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K284121

€42.00

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Enregistreur acoustique SM5 Wildlife Acoustics avec 3 micros intégrés

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SM5_ACOUSTIQUE

€845.00

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Passive ultrasonic and acoustic recorder SM5BAT Wildlife Acoustics - Case only

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Passive ultrasonic and acoustic recorder SM5BAT Wildlife Acoustics - Case only

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SM5BAT_SEUL

€1,149.00

AVAILABLE IN 2026 The SM5BAT is a next-generation multi-channel recorder designed for simultaneous acoustic and ultrasonic monitoring. It combines four recording channels—two ultrasonic and two stereo acoustic—enabling the surveillance of bats, birds, and other taxa with a single device. Its two built-in microphones (one ultrasonic and one acoustic)...

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Jumelles Swarovski Optik NL PURE 10x32 VERT/NOIR

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NLPURE10X32SWARO

€2,550.00

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Non-lethal trap mouthtrap

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PIEGE_TOLE_SOURIS

€16.00

This rodent trap is ideal for live capture as part of scientific monitoring or ethical management of small mammals. Its robust design in sheet metal, galvanized wire mesh and wood ensures durability, reliability and efficiency over the long term.

Leica Geovid R 10x42 rangefinder binoculars

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Leica Geovid R 10x42 rangefinder binoculars

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L40812

€1,790.00

The Leica Geovid R 10x42 are premium binoculars with integrated laser rangefinder function, designed for long-range observation and precise calculation of distances in the field (10m to 1800m). Their robustness, ergonomics and cutting-edge optical quality make these binoculars a reference choice for naturalists, ornithologists and wildlife monitoring...

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Triplet Loupe botanist monocular 10*21

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1210161LOUPE

€15.50

Triplet 10x -21 mm pocket monocular magnifier. An ideal combination of robustness and optical quality. This field magnifier is a classic recommended by Biotope experts for a wide range of uses: botany, geology, entomology, mineralogy, etc.

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Pack of 4 rechargeable Li-Ion AA 2000 mAh batteries Ansmann

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BATT_AA_RECH_LITHI

€24.90

These rechargeable AA-type batteries with a nominal capacity of 2000 mAh and a real capacity of 1800 mAh are perfect for most camera traps and other devices. An ecological alternative to avoid waste.

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Browning Spec Ops ELITE Full HD HP5 - 24 MP photo and video trap

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PIEGEPHOTO SPECOPS

€231.00

This photo-video trap/ camera Spec Ops ELITE Full HD HP5 2025 from Browning has been primarily designed to make excellent videos, thanks to its resolution of 1920 X 1080. It remains to this day one of the very best from a quality/price point of view, in making videos (model BTC-8E-HP5). The difference with its predecessor (the Spec Ops Edge) is...

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Lampe torche frontale Armytek Wizard C2 PRO MAX Magnet USB (White) / 4000 lumens - Accu...

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WIZARD_C2_USB

€98.80 €104.00

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Echo Meter Touch 2 Pro (tactile) Wildlife Acoustics Android and IOS (USB-C)

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ECHO_METER_ANDROID

€399.00

NEW VERSION 2025, HAVING A BUILT-IN USB-C PORT AND COMPATIBLE WITH ANDROID AND IOS DEVICES Surely the most advanced portable bat detector, regardless of the competition’s price. It is a professional-grade handheld bat detector with a highly sensitive microphone and advanced user settings. The Echo Meter Touch 2 PRO is an innovative combination of...

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Camera Trap Browning Command Ops ELITE 40 - 40 MP

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PIEGEPHOTO COMMAND

€119.00

NEW VERSION 2026 The Browning Command Ops ELITE 40 photo trap (model BTC-4E40) perfectly illustrates Browning’s desire to offer high-performance models at an excellent price/quality ratio. Compact and easy to install, it delivers standard quality photos and videos, with quick release times: about 0.3 s for photos and 0.7 s for videos. Browning...

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SM4BAT Wildlife Acoustics with one SMM-U2 microphone and one 5 meter cable

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PACK_SM4BAT+_SMMU2

€1,238.00

Compact detector and recorder from Wildlife Acoustics, lightweight with a single recording channel for ultrasound. It comes with the latest SMM-U2 microphone and a 5M cable. The manual in French is available in the "documents joints" section. COMPLETE PACK AVAILABLE BELOW: 1 SM4BAT 1 SMM-U2 microphone + 1 cable of 5M 2 SDXC Kingston 64 GB cards 4...

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