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Author : Larry L. Shaffer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : PSU:000065787823
Identifies and describes amphibians & reptiles found in Pennsylvania.
Author : Catherine Marshall,Ellen Joan Censky,Theresa Knaebel,Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission,Powdermill Biological Station
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : OCLC:49336610
Author : Clarence J. McCoy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105032005568
Author : Arthur C. Hulse,Clarence J. McCoy,Ellen Joan Censky
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : UOM:39015050794000
Though Pennsylvania receives the most emphasis here, readers will find references to all of the northeastern US. A wide audience will find this a useful resource, including professional and amateur herpetologists, students, and amateur naturalists. As in a field guide, the amphibians and reptiles are described in detail to aid identification. The text goes far beyond a simple field guide, however, containing substantial treatment of the habitat, habits, reproduction, and distribution of each species with additional remarks on taxonomic status, behavior, appearance and conservation. Color photos of each species are included. Two of the authors are curators for museums of natural history, the third teaches biology at Indiana U. of Pennsylvania. c. Book News Inc.
Author : Vance Dunbar
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781467090308
Rattlers & Snappers is a must-have book for anyone interested in reptiles and amphibians, but its more than that. No other book contains such an eclectic mix of natural history, husbandry, harvest, taxidermy, and tales. This book discusses the life history of fascinating animals such as rattlesnakes, snapping turtles, and hellbenders. It teaches you how to handle and keep snakes and how to raise rats, mice, and bugs. It presents the firsthand accounts of noted naturalists and legendary wardens along with tales of outlaws and reptile poachers. It also offers techniques on catching and cooking turtles and on preserving the dead. This book was written for the Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania Association (COPA). All royalties from the sale of this book are used to support youth environmental education programs.
Author : John Serrao
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : PSU:000046989437
Author : Charles Fergus,Amelia Hansen
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 0811728994
Natural history narratives for more than 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians found in Pennsylvania and throughout the northeastern United States-written in an engaging, straightforward style. An invaluable addition to any nature-lover's library. Each narrative offers a species description as well as up-to-date information on habitat, breeding behavior, feeding habits, biology, migration, and current population status, as well as the author's personal observations of the animal's life in the wild. Includes game and nongame mammals, birds of prey, songbirds, waterfowl, snakes, turtles, frogs, toads, and more.
Author : Hal H. Harrison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : PSU:000019958248
Author : Anthony Patrick Russell,Aaron M. Bauer,Wayne Lynch,Irene McKinnon
Publisher : University of Calgary Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 9781552380383
Amphibians and reptiles (herpetofauna) are a significant but much-neglected component of the natural economy of the province of Alberta. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta, Second Edition continues both as a field guide and a comprehensive natural history, builds on the strengths of the first with a richly illustrated text and colour photographs of the species taken by renowned wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta, First Edition won an Emerald Award for Environmental Excellence and an award from the Book Publishers Association of Alberta. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. Nomenclature has been changed to reflect current thinking in the field. New photographs have been added, and maps and illustrations have been updated. This is the essential reference for Alberta herpetofauna.
Author : Walter E. Meshaka Jr.,Suzanne L. Collins,R. Bruce Bury,Malcolm L. McCallum
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813065991
The first complete field guide to the exotic amphibians and reptiles established in the continental United States and Hawaiʻi, this volume covers 74 species that are not native to the country and 29 species that are native but occur beyond their original geographic range. Dispersed from their former habitats by human activity, many of these species are invasive in their new environments, causing ecological or economic harm. Ideal for naturalists of all levels, Exotic Amphibians and Reptiles of the United States details each species’ taxonomy, distribution, history, and ecology and portrays each one with vibrant photographs. Drawing on county-level distribution maps from 2,908 published records, this guide provides an in-depth understanding of local factors that drive the success of exotic species. It connects species-specific information to conservation issues as it explores human causes of exotic and invasive establishment. The book also includes eight invited essays which provide regional perspectives on scientific, economic, and management-related aspects of this phenomenon. As ecological pressures on native species and habitats increase, understanding the histories and roles of exotic species is becoming more and more important for conservation efforts. Providing practical identification skills and an awareness of the environmental impacts of these amphibians and reptiles, this indispensable guide equips readers to confront the unusual biodiversity crisis of exotic species.
Author : Alvin R. Breisch
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421421575
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 : Heather R. Cunningham,Nathan H. Nazdrowicz
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421425962
The definitive resource for finding, identifying, and conserving Maryland’s amphibians and reptiles. Naturalists, herpetologists, and ecologists alike agree that tracking herpetofauna is a challenging undertaking. Scientists are concerned about the decline of once-familiar species, but evidence has often been too anecdotal to support firm conclusions. To better understand the distribution of amphibians and reptiles in Maryland and forecast species' futures in a time of accelerated environmental threats, conducting a comprehensive statewide survey updating 1970s-era distribution maps seemed ideal. However, this endeavor was of an impossibly ambitious scope for scientists alone to tackle. Enter the Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas project, comprising nearly a thousand dedicated citizen scientists who discovered and recorded the locations of herpetofauna throughout every corner of Maryland. In The Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas, Heather R. Cunningham and Nathan H. Nazdrowicz present the findings of this massive undertaking. This definitive guide combines nearly 160 comprehensive new herpetological maps with historical distribution maps and in-depth species accounts. Color photos illustrate the natural history of the 89 species of frogs, salamanders, turtles, snakes, and lizards that call the state home. Essays discuss historical studies, the effects of Maryland's current climate, geology, and habitat diversity—and the myriad conservation issues these animals face. This richly detailed book represents a triumph of citizen science and the culmination of an intensive research partnership. It will appeal to both amateurs and professionals interested in herpetology, natural history, or ecology, as well as those with a special interest in Maryland's biodiversity.
Author : Charles Fergus,Amelia Hansen
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2000-08-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780811744065
Natural history narratives for more than 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians found in Pennsylvania and throughout the northeastern United States-written in an engaging, straightforward style.
Author : John J. Moriarty,Aaron M. Bauer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : MINN:31951D02023889A
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 : Edwin Lewis Bell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : OCLC:82340561