Amphibians And Reptiles In Connecticut

Author : Michael Klemens,Hank Gruner,Dennis Quinn,Eric Davison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578871823

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Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles in Connecticut by Michael Klemens,Hank Gruner,Dennis Quinn,Eric Davison Pdf

Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles in Connecticut updates the species distribution maps contained in Amphibians and Reptiles of Connecticut and Adjacent Regions written by Michael W. Klemens, PhD and published by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection's Geological and Natural History Survey in 1993. Together these two volumes contain some of the most comprehensive long-term data on amphibian and reptile distribution, expansion, and decline documented from any region in the United States. This new volume also contains distribution maps for three reptile species not native to Connecticut that have recently established successful breeding populations within the State. This book delves deeply into the conservation challenges facing these native species, specifically why these expansions and declines are occurring. These lessons learned have applicability far beyond Connecticut, creating a new paradigm to achieve better conservation outcomes by identifying groups (guilds) of species that share stressors driving their vulnerability. Why certain groups of species are far more vulnerable to these synergistic stressors becomes apparent through these analyses. Proposed herein are proactive strategies to develop conservation programs that focus not solely on conserving a single species, but suites (guilds) of species that have shared vulnerabilities. Amphibians and reptiles worldwide are disproportionately imperiled because of their life history constraints. This book reinforces the need for urgent action, and provides a blueprint to get there, using a much broader multi-species landscape-scale approach to conservation. The strategies described add value to ongoing efforts targeted at single species, and set a new standard for herpetological conservation.

Author : Michael W. Klemens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105023662252

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Amphibians and Reptiles of Connecticut and Adjacent Regions by Michael W. Klemens Pdf

Author : Michael W. Klemens
Publisher : National Resources Center
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2000-09-01
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 0942085086

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Amphibians and Reptiles in Connecticut by Michael W. Klemens Pdf

Author : Michael W. Klemens
Publisher : Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Connecticut Geological & Natural History Survey
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Nature
ISBN : WISC:89063195879

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Checklist of the Amphibians and Reptiles of Connecticut with Notes on Uncommon Species by Michael W. Klemens Pdf

Author : Jill DeVito,Joseph Thomas Markow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1998-12
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 1878899074

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Amphibians and Reptiles of the Connecticut College Arboretum by Jill DeVito,Joseph Thomas Markow Pdf

Author : Michael W. Klemens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0942085086

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Amphibians and Reptiles in Connecticut by Michael W. Klemens Pdf

Author : Richard M. DeGraaf,Mariko Yamasaki
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0874519578

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New England Wildlife by Richard M. DeGraaf,Mariko Yamasaki Pdf

The only comprehensive guide to the natural histories and habitats of all inland New England species

Author : James H. Harding,David A Mifsud
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780472053384

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Amphibians and Reptiles of the Great Lakes Region, Revised Ed. by James H. Harding,David A Mifsud Pdf

A revised and updated guide to reptiles and amphibians in the Great Lakes region

Author : James P. Gibbs,Alvin R. Breisch,Peter K. Ducey,Glenn Johnson,the late John Behler,Richard Bothner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007-04-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 019804139X

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The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State by James P. Gibbs,Alvin R. Breisch,Peter K. Ducey,Glenn Johnson,the late John Behler,Richard Bothner Pdf

This is the first guide yet produced to the amphibians and reptiles of New York State, a large and heavily populated state that hosts a surprisingly diverse and interesting community of amphibians and reptiles. This much needed guide to the identification, distribution, natural history and conservation of the amphibians and reptiles of New York State fill a long-empty niche. The book is the first comprehensive presentation of the distributional data gathered for the New York State Amphibian and Reptile Atlas project. With more than 60,000 records compiled from 1990-1999, this extraordinary and up-to-date database provides a rich foundation for the book. This volume provides detailed narratives on the 69 species native to New York State. With a heavy emphasis on conservation biology, the book also includes chapters on threats, legal protections, habitat conservation guidelines, and conservation case studies. Also included are 67 distribution maps and 62 pages of color photographs contributed by more than 30 photographers. As a field guide or a desk reference, The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State is indispensable for anyone interested in the vertebrate animals of the Northeast, as well as students, field researchers and natural resource professionals.

Author : Fred Kraus
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781402089466

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Alien Reptiles and Amphibians by Fred Kraus Pdf

Transportation of species to areas outside their native ranges has been a feature of human culture for millennia. During this time such activities have largely been viewed as beneficial or inconsequential. However, it has become increasingly clear that human-caused introductions of alien biota are an ecological disruption whose consequences rival those of better-known insults like chemical pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. Indeed, the irreversible nature of most alien-species int- ductions makes them less prone to correction than many other ecological problems. Current reshuffling of species ranges is so great that the present era has been referred to by some as the “Homogocene” in an effort to reflect the unique mag- tude of the changes being made. These alien interlopers often cause considerable ecological and economic d- age where introduced. Species extinctions, food-web disruptions, community alte- tions, ecosystem conversion, changes in nutrient cycling, fisheries collapse, watershed degradation, agricultural loss, building damage, and disease epidemics are among the destructive – and frequently unpredictable – ecological and economic effects that invasive alien species can inflict. The magnitude of these damages c- tinues to grow, with virtually all environments heavily used by humans now do- nated by alien species and many “natural” areas becoming increasingly prone to alien invasion as well. Attention to this problem has increased in the past decade or so, and efforts to prevent or limit further harm are gaining wider scientific and political acceptance.

Author : Roger Conant,Joseph T. Collins
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0395904528

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A Field Guide to Reptiles & Amphibians by Roger Conant,Joseph T. Collins Pdf

Descriptions and illustrations of reptiles and amphibians.

Author : Alvin R. Breisch
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421421575

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The Snake and the Salamander by Alvin R. Breisch Pdf

A beautifully illustrated tour of the region’s snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and salamanders. Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award of the NOBA Foundation (Nature and Environment Category) In the best tradition of natural history writing and art, The Snake and the Salamander explores the diverse collection of reptiles and amphibians that inhabit the northeastern quadrant of the United States. Covering 13 states that run from Maine to Virginia, author Alvin R. Breisch and artist Matt Patterson showcase the lives of 83 species of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and salamanders. These intriguing animals are organized by habitat and type, from forest to grassland to bogs to big waters, and revealed through a combination of Breisch’s engaging prose and Patterson’s original color illustrations. Breisch’s guided tour combines historical notes and conservation issues with lessons on genetics, evolution, habitats, life histories, and more. Discover how careful attention to frog calls coupled with DNA analysis led to the discovery of a new species of frog in New York City, why evolutionary adaptations made the Eastern Ratsnake a superb climber, and the surprising fact that Spiny Softshell turtles actually sprint on land to retreat from predators. Breisch also tells the odd tale of the Green Frog and the Smooth Greensnake, two “green species” that do not actually have any green pigment in their skin. Every species has a story to tell—one that will keep the reader wanting to learn more. The breadth of herpetofauna in the area will surprise many readers: more than 8% of the world’s salamanders and 11% of all turtle species live in the region. Beyond numbers, however, lie aesthetics. The surprising colors and fascinating lifestyles of the reptile and amphibian species in this book will mesmerize readers young and old.

Author : Geoffrey A. Hammerson
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 1584653698

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Connecticut Wildlife by Geoffrey A. Hammerson Pdf

The best comprehensive look at wildlife in Connecticut

Author : John J. Moriarty,Aaron M. Bauer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : MINN:31951D02023889A

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State and Provincial Amphibian and Reptile Publications for the United States and Canada by John J. Moriarty,Aaron M. Bauer Pdf

Bibliography of herpetofaunal literature through Dec. 31, 1999, limited to published papers and books that deal primarily with single states or provinces or substantial portions thereof.

Author : Ralph W. Tiner
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0813536812

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In Search of Swampland by Ralph W. Tiner Pdf

In Search of Swampland introduces readers to the ecology and natural beauty of the wetlands, one of our most important natural resources. It provides an overview of wetland ecology with emphasis on factors important to wetland identification and recognition. Designed for readers with little or no training in wetland science, this heavily illustrated field guide serves as a valuable resource for the scientist or amateur naturalist. (Midwest).