Frogs Of The United States And Canada

Author : C. Kenneth Dodd Jr.
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 991 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421444918

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Frogs of the United States and Canada by C. Kenneth Dodd Jr. Pdf

"The premiere reference book on the 108 species of frogs inhabiting North America north of Mexico. An unparalleled synthesis of the biology and behavior of all native and nonindigenous species, this two-volume, extensively referenced resource has been called the most important book ever published on North American anura. Color photographs and range maps accompany species accounts detailing information on etymology, nomenclature, identification, distribution, fossil record, systematics and geographic variation, life history and ecology, behavior, population and community biology, and conservation. This new edition of the text contains the following updates: Literature citations have been added from 2012 to 2021, now spanning from 1709 to 2021. Distribution maps have been updated, recording the decreased ranges due to declining amphibian populations. Photographs have been revised to ensure the highest digital quality. Anaxyrus williamsi and Lithobates kauffeldi, newly described species, have been included. An account is also included for Gastrophryne mazatlanensis, now recognized as occurring within the United States. Generic keys have been added. A brief section on N.A. frogs in history and art have been added. Nomenclature has been updated (Incilius for Ollotis). Now the only up-to-date and comprehensive resource for those trying to protect amphibians in the US and Canada, as well as for researchers and wildlife managers who study biodiversity"--

Author : C. Kenneth Dodd Jr.
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 991 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421444925

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Frogs of the United States and Canada by C. Kenneth Dodd Jr. Pdf

The most thorough, updated guide to frogs and toads in the United States and Canada available. A stunning diversity of frog species can be found from coastal swamps to lofty mountain peaks, and from the Florida Keys to the Arctic Ocean. They live in subtropical lowlands, grassland prairies, deserts, and alpine-tundra habitats. Some species have restricted habitat requirements, whereas others occur contiguously from the arid plains or humid southeastern forests to the high tundra. In this new edition of Frogs of the United States and Canada, C. Kenneth Dodd Jr. tours the reader through the marvelous world of North American frogs. Covering 114 native and introduced species from all US states and Canadian provinces, this comprehensive reference on the biology, behavior, and conservation of the Order Anura includes detailed and updated information on • past and present distribution • life history and demography • reproduction and diet • landscape ecology and evolution • diseases, parasites, and threats from toxic substances • conservation and management Hundreds of occurrence maps, line drawings, and new color photographs of frogs and their habitats enhance the text. The most thorough treatment of the life histories, distribution, and status of North American frogs ever produced, Frogs of the United States and Canada has been the go-to reference for naturalists, scientists, and resource managers in their efforts to understand and conserve frogs, their habitats, and biodiversity for over a decade. Based on a meticulously updated examination of more than 8,000 references current through 2021, this second edition ensures Dodd's master work will remain an unparalleled resource for years to come.

Author : Albert Hazen Wright,Anna Allen Wright
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 671 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781501738098

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Handbook of Frogs and Toads of the United States and Canada by Albert Hazen Wright,Anna Allen Wright Pdf

The preeminent naturalists Albert Hazen Wright and Anna Allen Wright spent years assembling the wealth of material on frogs and toads appearing in this widely used handbook, the third edition of which was originally published in 1949. With abundant black-and-white photographs, colorful descriptions, journal notes from the field, and excerpts from the literature, their personalized natural history emphasizes amphibians observed in the wild. In a foreword to the 1995 paperback edition, Roy McDiarmid, a foremost specialist on frogs and toads, brings the book into historical perspective and supplies information to bring it up to date. Accounts of more than 100 species and subspecies cover such topics as common and scientific names, range, habitat, size, and general appearance, as well as color, structure, voice, and breeding. Separate keys are given for secondary sexual characteristics, eggs, tadpoles, families, and species. Generous quotations from the Wrights' field journals give the reader a sense of the problems and satisfactions of their work.

Author : A H Wright,Anna Allen Wright
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1016368615

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Handbook of Frogs and Toads ... of the United States and Canada by A H Wright,Anna Allen Wright Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Lang Elliott,H. Carl Gerhardt,Carlos Davidson
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0618663991

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The Frogs and Toads of North America by Lang Elliott,H. Carl Gerhardt,Carlos Davidson Pdf

Covering all 101 species of frogs in the United States and Canada, this book contains natural history information, identification tips, range and habitat information, summaries of behavior, and descriptions of calls. A 70-minute audio compact disc includes the calls of nearly every species.

Author : ANNA ALLEN. WRIGHT
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033294977

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HANDBOOK OF FROGS AND TOADS by ANNA ALLEN. WRIGHT Pdf

Author : Tim Halliday
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226184791

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The Book of Frogs by Tim Halliday Pdf

“A huge, beautiful compendium of 600 frogs from around the world, from the famed poison-arrow variety on up to the intriguingly named plaintive rain frog.” —Wired With over 7,000 known species, frogs display a stunning array of forms and behaviors. A single gram of the toxin produced by the skin of the Golden Poison Frog can kill 100,000 people. Male Darwin’s Frogs carry their tadpoles in their vocal sacs for sixty days before coughing them out into the world. The Wood Frogs of North America freeze every winter, reanimating in the spring from the glucose and urea that prevent cell collapse. The Book of Frogs commemorates the diversity and magnificence of all of these creatures, and many more. Six hundred of nature’s most fascinating frog species are displayed, with each entry including a distribution map, sketches of the frogs, species identification, natural history, and conservation status. Life-size color photos show the frogs at their actual size—including the colossal seven-pound Goliath Frog. Accessibly written by expert Tim Halliday and containing the most up-to-date information, The Book of Frogs will captivate both veteran researchers and amateur herpetologists. As frogs increasingly make headlines for their troubling worldwide decline, the importance of these fascinating creatures to their ecosystems remains underappreciated. The Book of Frogs brings readers face to face with six hundred astonishingly unique and irreplaceable species that display a diverse array of adaptations to habitats that are under threat of destruction throughout the world. “If you are a serious (and I mean serious) fan of the frog, you are in for a real treat.” —Boing Boing

Author : David M. Green,Linda A. Weir,Gary S. Casper,Michael Lannoo
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520956728

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North American Amphibians by David M. Green,Linda A. Weir,Gary S. Casper,Michael Lannoo Pdf

Some 300 species of amphibians inhabit North America. The past two decades have seen an enormous growth in interest about amphibians and an increased intensity of scientific research into their fascinating biology and continent-wide distribution. This atlas presents the spectacular diversity of North American amphibians in a geographic context. It covers all formally recognized amphibian species found in the United States and Canada, many of which are endangered or threatened with extinction. Illustrated with maps and photos, the species accounts provide current information about distribution, habitat, and conservation. Researchers, professional herpetologists, and anyone intrigued by amphibians will value North American Amphibians as a guide and reference.

Author : Ronald Altig,Roy W. McDiarmid
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780801456077

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Handbook of Larval Amphibians of the United States and Canada by Ronald Altig,Roy W. McDiarmid Pdf

Generously illustrated, this essential handbook for herpetologists, ecologists, and naturalists features comprehensive keys to eggs, embryos, salamander larvae, and tadpoles; species accounts; a glossary of terms; and an extensive bibliography. The taxonomic accounts include a summarization of the morphology and basic natural history, as well as an introduction to published information for each species. Tadpole mouthparts exhibit major characteristics used in identifications, and the book includes illustrations for a number of species. Color photographs of larvae of many species are also presented. Handbook of Larval Amphibians of the United States and Canada, written by the foremost experts on larval amphibians, is the first guide of its kind and will transform the fieldwork of scientists and fish and wildlife professionals.

Author : Steve Grenard
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-22
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780470191477

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Frogs and Toads by Steve Grenard Pdf

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Frogs and toads are perennial favorite pets. They include easy-to-care for breeds and intriguing, exotic varieties. For both first-time pet owners and life-long hobbyists, frogs and toads can make fascinating pets, but it is essential to learn how to care for them properly. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide covers the basics, including: * Choosing your frog or toad * Creating and maintaining your pet's new habitat * Feeding and caring for your frog or toad * Keeping your pet healthy You'll also learn about the varieties of frogs and toads, and about their existence in the wild.

Author : Anna Allen Wright,Albert Hazen Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1942
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : UOM:39015064585931

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Handbook of Frogs and Toads by Anna Allen Wright,Albert Hazen Wright Pdf

Bell toads. Spadefoots. Toads. Cricket-frogs. Chorus frogs. Tree frogs. Robber frogs. True frogs. Narrow-mouthed toads.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756688394

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Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures by DK Pdf

Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures is a fascinating read - not only do you discover the basics of reptile and amphibian anatomy, you also learn about the lives and times of a great number of creatures: see how they survive in lakes and rivers, forests and deserts, and how they have adapted to the most inhospitable habitats. Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and shocking facts to share with your friends. It's everything you need to know, and everything you WANT to find out.

Author : Robert Powell,Joseph T. Collins,Errol D. Hooper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 0700618333

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A Key to the Herpetofauna of the Continental United States and Canada by Robert Powell,Joseph T. Collins,Errol D. Hooper Pdf

A profusely illustrated comprehensive key for identifying species of amphibians and reptiles from the continental United States and Canada.

Author : Robert Powell,Joseph T. Collins,Errol D. Hooper
Publisher : Lawrence, Kansas : University Press of Kansas
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : MINN:31951D01655662C

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A Key to Amphibians and Reptiles of the Continental United States and Canada by Robert Powell,Joseph T. Collins,Errol D. Hooper Pdf

A dichotomous key (that is, one that gives the user only two choices at each level of morphological scrutiny), it is designed for use in college-level herpetology or vertebrate biology courses. It will be especially useful as an effective tool for teaching the principles of taxonomy and for introducing students to the systematics of amphibians and reptiles.

Author : Patricia J. Vittum,Michael G. Villani,Haruo Tashiro
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : WISC:89065354904

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Turfgrass Insects of the United States and Canada by Patricia J. Vittum,Michael G. Villani,Haruo Tashiro Pdf

The book provides an overview of detection and diagnosis of insect infestation, survey techniques, and principles of strategy and control."--BOOK JACKET.