A Photographic Guide To Snakes And Other Reptiles Of Peninsular Malaysia Singapore And Thailand

Author : Merel J. Cox,Peter Paul Van Dijk
Publisher : Bloomsbury Wildlife
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Reptiles
ISBN : 1847735339

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A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand by Merel J. Cox,Peter Paul Van Dijk Pdf

This fun and educational children's colouring book includes drawings of 44 European birds to colour and learn about. It will inspire kids to explore their surroundings and discover what birds are flitting around in the trees outside their windows. Each bird is featured on a full-page with a title and a caption stating an interesting fact about it. Children can learn to identify the birds as well as get hours of entertainment colouring. The book also has four centre-pages with smaller colour images of all the birds included so children can colour in their pictures accurately if they want to. The drawings are detailed, but accessible and include woodpeckers, thrushes, ducks, finches, waders, owls and sparrows.

Author : Merel J. Cox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1843300192

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A photographic guide to snakes and other reptiles of Thailand and South-East Asia by Merel J. Cox Pdf

Author : Tanya Chan-ard,John W. K. Parr,Jarujin Nabhitabhata
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780199736508

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A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Thailand by Tanya Chan-ard,John W. K. Parr,Jarujin Nabhitabhata Pdf

Thailand is home to over 350 species of reptiles, consisting of many kinds of turtles and tortoises, lizards, snakes and crocodiles. With its extensive network of protected areas, Thailand is one of the richest and most ecologically diverse countries in the world. However, many of these species are being threatened more than ever before, including habitat loss caused by agricultural expansion and intensification, and from wildlife trade. For herpetologists and naturalists, understanding the reptiles of Thailand is now more important than ever before. With A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Thailand, Tanya Chan-ard, John Parr, and Jarujin Nabhitabhata present the definitive resource for identifying and understanding all known species of reptile in the region. It is the only updated and complete guide to the country's reptilian life in existence. The book contains an account of every species, complete with nomenclature, color illustrations, and range maps of known locations. The accounts include discussion of behavior, morphological measurements, and habitat, as well as the most current information on each species' conservation status. The authors explain the current system of classifying the threat level of endangerment, making the presented information and terminology understandable and useful. The introduction to the book discusses the history of herpetology in Thailand, as well as its climate, physiography, and zoogeography. A section on how to use the guide most effectively has also been included to make the book accessible to a wide range of both scientists and nature enthusiasts. A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Thailand is the definitive and most comprehensive resource for herpetologists, naturalists, and conservationists working in Thailand.

Author : Indraneil Das
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472920584

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Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia by Indraneil Das Pdf

South-East Asia is home to one of the most diverse reptile faunas on Earth. A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia is the first comprehensive guide to the snakes, lizards, crocodiles, tortoises and turtles of the region. Covering more than 1000 species and subspecies in thorough detail, this field guide provides authoritative, up-to-date information on identification, habitat, behaviour, subspecies, distribution and status. The informative text explains the behaviour and morphology of reptiles, as well as how to measure and identify species according to scale counts and other anatomical features. South-East Asia is one of the most important ecotourism destinations in the world, with an expanding local market as wildlife conservation assumes greater prominence locally. This guide is essential reading for anyone interested in the wildlife of the region - wildlife enthusiasts, students, conservation planners and specialists alike.

Author : May Kyi Win,Harold E. Smith,Gayla S. Nieminen
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005-10-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810865327

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Historical Dictionary of Thailand by May Kyi Win,Harold E. Smith,Gayla S. Nieminen Pdf

The second edition, which first provides an overview of the country in the introduction, traces the long and complicated history in the chronology and goes into much greater detail in the dictionary. Offering 64 new entries, as well as updates and revisions to older ones, the dictionary presents important persons, places, institutions, and more in an easily accessible resource. Significant recent events are discussed including the 1997-98 Thai economic crisis and its effects, reforms of the national government, and the growth in political roles of both businessman and other middle class members. In addition, the book updates basic information relative to population growth, urbanization, and industrialization of the economy. All this is topped off by a solid bibliography making this an essential reference tool.

Author : Chandrakasan Sivaperuman,Krishnamoorthy Venkataraman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811069833

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Indian Hotspots by Chandrakasan Sivaperuman,Krishnamoorthy Venkataraman Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive account of India’s four biodiversity hotspots: the Himalaya, Indo-Burma, Western Ghats and Sri Lanka and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. With a focus on tropical rainforests, it includes more than 30 chapters covering different vertebrate fauna e.g. fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, as well as topics such as conservation and management aspects. Written by experts in the field of biodiversity conservation and management, it offers ample new insights into a number of subjects related to the faunal communities of tropical forest ecosystems, providing a valuable resource for conservationists and researchers in the field of flora and fauna diversity.

Author : Nicole Kruspe
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-06
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780824860561

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A Dictionary of Mah Meri as Spoken at Bukit Bangkong by Nicole Kruspe Pdf

Mah Meri is an Aslian (Austroasiatic: Mon-Khmer) language spoken in scattered settlements along a section of the southwest coast of Selangor in Peninsular Malaysia. The Mah Meri are the only Aslian speakers who live in a coastal environment. Their language, which may have about 2,000 speakers, has no written language and is highly endangered. This is the first comprehensive dictionary of Mah Meri and is based on the author’s extensive field research and consultation with members of the community over the last ten years. The dialect presented here is spoken by about 600 people at Bukit Bangkong, the most southerly Mah Meri settlement. The dictionary contains around 4,000 entries, each with a phonetic transcription and translations in both English and Malay. Many entries are further complemented by illustrative examples, notes on usage, derivations, ethnographic information, and illustrations—all provide insight into the world of Mah Meri speakers. Two finder lists (English–Mah Meri and Malay–Mah Meri) are included, giving access to the intended audience of international and local scholars and community members. The volume also includes a general introduction to the Mah Meri, notes to assist the reader in using the dictionary, and a short grammatical description.

Author : Bo Beolens,Michael Watkins,Michael Grayson
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421401355

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The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles by Bo Beolens,Michael Watkins,Michael Grayson Pdf

Easy to use and filled with addictive--and highly useful--information about the people whose names will be carried into the future on the backs of the world's reptiles, The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles is a handy and fun book for professional and amateur herpetologists alike.

Author : George R. Zug,Carl H. Ernst
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781588345158

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Snakes in Question, Second Edition by George R. Zug,Carl H. Ernst Pdf

This new edition of Snakes in Question has been completely updated to take into account the most recent research available, offering useful scientific information about snakes while dispelling many widely-circulated myths and common fears. Accompanied by 100 stunning color photographs and written in the popular question-and-answer format of Smithsonian's “In Question” series, the book tells how snakes breathe, hear, smell, and much more. It covers not only the life cycle of snakes but also explores such phenomena as the rattlesnake's rattle, the viper's hiss, and the snake charmer's secrets. It addresses common folktales about snakes (do snakes milk cows?) and describes giant snakes, both real and imaginary. The authors also give expert advice on such subjects as distinguishing venomous species from harmless look-alikes and keeping snakes as pets.

Author : Scott A Weinstein,David A. Warrell,Daniel E Keyler
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128227879

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"Venomous" Bites from "Non-Venomous" Snakes by Scott A Weinstein,David A. Warrell,Daniel E Keyler Pdf

"Venomous" Bites from "Non-Venomous" Snakes, Second Edition thoroughly examines the potential hazards associated with bites by non-front-fanged snakes (popularly, but inaccurately, called "rear-fanged snakes"). This diverse group contains approximately 80% of living snake species (approximately 2,900 species). A large proportion of these snakes were previously assigned to the family Colubridae but, as a consequence of expanding systematics investigations, have been split into multiple families and subfamilies. Many of these snakes produce venoms or oral secretions that contain toxins and other biologically active substances. A large variety of non–front-fanged snakes figure in the pet industry, yet little documented information or formal study of their potential medical importance has been published. Therefore, although the possible medical importance of many of these species has been subjected to speculation since the mid-19th century, there is a limited amount of useful descriptive information regarding the real hazard (or lack thereof) of this wide variety of snakes. The first edition of this book provided "one-stop shopping" by offering information regarding their possible toxicity and clinical relevance as well as recommendations for medical management of their bites. The second edition expands and updates the content with detailed information about the effects and medical management of bites by a broad representation of non–front-fanged species. The hypothetical venomous nature of some lizards considered as non-venomous such as the Komodo monitor or dragon and their allies, as well as the medical effects of their bites, is also examined. The dynamic taxonomy of advanced snakes is updated, and the bases for some of these fluid changes are discussed. Likewise, terminology is also updated in order to reflect the ongoing debates regarding the definition of "venom" and the balanced reinforcement of nonmedical criteria used to define the biological basis of the term "venomous." Fills a gap in toxicological, medical, and herpetological literature by providing a comprehensive review of this entire assemblage of non–front-fanged snakes, with particular attention given to their capacity to cause harm to humans Offers a patient-centered, evidence-based approach which is applied to analyzing documented case reports of bites inflicted by a broad representation of species Provides expanded and updated detailed information on the clinical management of medically significant bites from non–front-fanged snakes, which is also methodically reviewed, and specific recommendations are provided Includes updates of the fluid taxonomy of advanced snakes and also of terminology with particular regard to the definition of "venom" and the nonmedical criteria used to define the biological basis of the "venomous condition" in snakes and lizards

Author : Bo Beolens,Michael Watkins,Michael Grayson
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781907807428

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The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians by Bo Beolens,Michael Watkins,Michael Grayson Pdf

New species of animal and plant are being discovered all the time. When this happens, the new species has to be given a scientific, Latin name in addition to any common, vernacular name. In either case the species may be named after a person, often the discoverer but sometimes an individual they wished to honour or perhaps were staying with at the time the discovery was made. Species names related to a person are ‘eponyms’. Many scientific names are allusive, esoteric and even humorous, so an eponym dictionary is a valuable resource for anyone, amateur or professional, who wants to decipher the meaning and glimpse the history of a species name. Sometimes a name refers not to a person but to a fictional character or mythological figure. The Forest Stubfoot Toad Atelopus farci is named after the FARC, a Colombian guerrilla army who found refuge in the toad’s habitat and thereby, it is claimed, protected it. Hoipollo's Bubble-nest Frog Pseudophilautus hoipolloi was named after the Greek for ‘the many’, but someone assumed the reference was to a Dr Hoipollo. Meanwhile, the man who has everything will never refuse an eponym: Sting's Treefrog Dendropsophus stingi is named after the rock musician, in honour of his ‘commitment and efforts to save the rainforest’. Following the success of their Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles, the authors have joined forces to give amphibians a similar treatment. They have tracked down 1,609 honoured individuals and composed for each a brief, pithy biography. In some cases these are a reminder of the courage of scientists whose dedicated research in remote locations exposed them to disease and even violent death. The eponym ensures that their memory will survive, aided by reference works such as this highly readable dictionary. Altogether 2,668 amphibians are listed.

Author : Jerry G. Walls
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-11
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781620080399

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Uromastyx by Jerry G. Walls Pdf

Uromastyx is one reptile care book from the highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems series. The AVS series, founded and guided by herpetocultural pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli, is the #1 series on reptile care. From choosing a pet to selecting a veterinarian to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets.

Author : Marty Essen
Publisher : Encante Press, LLC
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0977859975

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Cool Creatures, Hot Planet by Marty Essen Pdf

Describes an eight-trip, three-and-a-half-year-long adventure to some of the wildest places on all seven continents searching for rare and interesting wildlife.

Author : Muhyiatul Fadilah,D. Rahmawati,Reki Kardiman,Rijal Satria
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789464631661

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Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Biology, Science and Education (IcoBioSE 2021) by Muhyiatul Fadilah,D. Rahmawati,Reki Kardiman,Rijal Satria Pdf

This is an open access book.ICoBioSE stands for International Conference on Biology, Science and Education. ICoBioSE is the international conference held by the Biology Department and Master Program of Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematic and Sains, Universitas Negeri Padang. The aim of this international conference is to facilitate scientific publications of lecturers, biologists and biology education experts, diploma, master, and doctoral students and natural science experts. The scope of conference are botany, zoology, ecology, microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, biophisic, environmental health, conservation and biology education.

Author : Laurie J. Vitt,Janalee P. Caldwell
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080921892

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Herpetology by Laurie J. Vitt,Janalee P. Caldwell Pdf

This third edition, now fully revised and updated by two of Dr. Zug's colleagues, provides herpetology students and amateur reptile and amphibian keepers with the latest taxonomy and species developments from around the world. Herpetology is a rapidly evolving field, which has contributed to new discoveries in many conceptual areas of biology. The authors build on this progress by updating all chapters with new literature, graphics, and discussions—many of which have changed our thinking. With a new emphasis placed on conservation issues, Herpetology continues to broaden the global coverage from earlier editions, recognizing the burgeoning reptile and amphibian research programs and the plight of many species in all countries and all biomes. New information on the remarkable advances in behavioral, physiological, and phylo-geographical data provide students with the current research they need to advance their education and better prepare their future in herpetology. * The latest taxonomy data * End-of-chapter discussions for classroom use * 90% new photographs, now all in full color for an enhanced visual representation * Most recent information on the exciting and developing herpetological communities in Australia, Europe, Asia, South and North Americas * New emphasis on conservation issues surrounding herpetology