The Amphibians And Reptiles Of Costa Rica

Author : Jay M. Savage
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 1076 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2002-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0226735370

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The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica by Jay M. Savage Pdf

World renowned for its biological diversity and model conservation system, Costa Rica is home to a wide variety of amphibians and reptiles, from the golden toad to the scorpion lizard and the black-headed bushmaster. Jay M. Savage has studied these fascinating creatures for more than forty years, and in The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica he provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of their biology and evolution ever produced. Savage begins with detailed discussions of the natural and cultural history of Costa Rica, setting the stage for a detailed treatment of each of the 396 species of amphibians and reptiles that may be found there. Each species account synthesizes and analyzes everything that is known about the animal's anatomy, behavior, geographic distribution, systematics, and evolutionary history and provides keys for identifying amphibians and reptiles in the field. In addition to distribution maps and systematic and morphological illustrations, the book includes color photographs of almost every known species, many taken by the distinguished nature photographers Michael and Patricia Fogden. Because Costa Rica has played, and continues to play, a pivotal role in the study of tropical biology as well as in the development of ecotourism and ecoprospecting, and because more than half of the amphibians and reptiles in Costa Rica are also found elsewhere in Central America, The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica will be an essential book for a wide audience of nature lovers, naturalists, ecotourists, field biologists, conservationists, and government planners.

Author : Twan Leenders
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781501739545

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Reptiles of Costa Rica by Twan Leenders Pdf

Reptiles of Costa Rica, the long-awaited companion to Amphibians of Costa Rica, is the first ever comprehensive field guide to the crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and snakes of Costa Rica. A popular destination for tourists and biologists because of its biodiversity, the country is particularly rich in reptile fauna, boasting 245 species. The sheer diversity in shapes, sizes, colors, and natural history traits of these animals is beautifully displayed in this book. Lizards range from minuscule dwarf geckos to dinosaur-like iguanids, and everything in between, while the country's snakes include tiny eyeless wormsnakes, massive boas, as well as twenty-three dangerously venomous species, which include the largest vipers in the world. Author, photographer, and conservation biologist Twan Leenders has been researching and documenting the herpetofauna of Costa Rica for nearly twenty-five years. His explorations have taken him to remote parts of Costa Rica that few people ever visit, journeys that usually find him hauling an array of photographic equipment to document his finds. In addition to including more than 1,000 photographs, detailed black and white scientific illustrations, and range maps, this book also features paintings of anole dewlaps, a key identification feature for that very complex group of lizards. This new field guide will enable the reader to identify all species, while also providing a wealth of information about natural history, predation, breeding strategies, habitat preferences, and conservation of Costa Rica's reptile fauna.

Author : Federico Muñoz Chacón,Richard Dennis Johnston
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 0801478693

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Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica by Federico Muñoz Chacón,Richard Dennis Johnston Pdf

The perfect introductory guide to the amphibians and reptiles of Costa Rica in a format that makes it easy to carry into the field.

Author : Carrol L. Henderson
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292784642

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Mammals, Amphibians, and Reptiles of Costa Rica by Carrol L. Henderson Pdf

To help visitors, as well as local residents, identify and enjoy the wildlife of Costa Rica, Carrol L. Henderson published Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica in 2002, and it instantly became the indispensable guide. Now Henderson has created a field guide dedicated to the monkeys, sloths, treefrogs, lizards, crocodiles, and other animals that travelers are most likely to see while exploring the wild lands of Costa Rica. He includes fascinating information on their natural history, ecology, identification, and behavior gleaned from his forty years of travels, studies, and wildlife viewing in Costa Rica, as well as details on where to see these remarkable and beautiful creatures. The mammals, amphibians, and reptiles are illustrated by stunning and colorful photographs—most of which were taken in the wild by Henderson. A detailed and invaluable appendix that identifies many of Costa Rica's best wildlife-watching destinations, lodges, and contact information for trip-planning purposes completes the volume.

Author : Dr. Craig Guyer,Dr. Maureen A. Donnelly
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520937017

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Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope by Dr. Craig Guyer,Dr. Maureen A. Donnelly Pdf

This field guide at last provides an authoritative and handy source for identifying amphibians and reptiles of Costa Rica's renowned Atlantic lowland tropical forests. Colorful frogs, lizards that can run across water, snapping turtles, spotted geckos, boa constrictors, crocodiles, and many other fascinating yet secretive species of amphibians and reptiles flourish in the region's myriad microhabitats. The La Selva Biological Station, a protected reserve, boasts a rich biota, making it and the surrounding area one of the most visited tropical forest sites in the world. For travelers, ecotourists, and biologists, this comprehensive guide, written by two distinguished experts on the area's amphibians and reptiles, will be an essential resource while visiting La Selva and the surrounding tropical forests of Costa Rica. In addition to providing reliable field identification, it will help visitors to this area better understand the overall role of Central American amphibians and reptiles in the natural world as well as conservation efforts now being undertaken to ensure the survival of these intriguing creatures. * 138 frogs, lizards, snakes, and crocodiles are included in keys based primarily on color patterns for easy identification * Each species is illustrated with a color photograph; the guide also features range maps and black-and-white drawings * Includes an overview of the natural history of each amphibian and reptile and gives helpful tips on where to observe them

Author : Twan Leenders
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 0970567804

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A Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica by Twan Leenders Pdf

This is a comprehensive field guide to the amphibians and reptiles of Costa Rica. The guide presents detailed descriptions and colour photographs for the majority of the country's species, along with descriptions of orders and families. Information is provided on members of all orders of the Costa Rican herpetofauna: caecilians, salamanders, frogs & toads, crocodilians, turtles, lizards and snakes.

Author : Twan Leenders
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1501700626

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Amphibians of Costa Rica by Twan Leenders Pdf

"Field guide to all 206 species of amphibians (frogs, toads, salamanders, caecilians) known to occur in Costa Rica or within walking distance of its borders. Includes photographs, range maps, morphological illustrations, descriptions of key field characteristics, and natural history information"--

Author : Trevor Beebee
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781907807480

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Amphibians and reptiles by Trevor Beebee Pdf

A comprehensive guide to the native and non-native species of amphibian and reptile found in the British Isles. It covers the biology, ecology, conservation and identification of the British herpetofauna, and provides keys to adults and young.

Author : Dr. Craig Guyer,Dr. Maureen A. Donnelly
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0520937015

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Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope by Dr. Craig Guyer,Dr. Maureen A. Donnelly Pdf

This field guide at last provides an authoritative and handy source for identifying amphibians and reptiles of Costa Rica's renowned Atlantic lowland tropical forests. Colorful frogs, lizards that can run across water, snapping turtles, spotted geckos, boa constrictors, crocodiles, and many other fascinating yet secretive species of amphibians and reptiles flourish in the region's myriad microhabitats. The La Selva Biological Station, a protected reserve, boasts a rich biota, making it and the surrounding area one of the most visited tropical forest sites in the world. For travelers, ecotourists, and biologists, this comprehensive guide, written by two distinguished experts on the area's amphibians and reptiles, will be an essential resource while visiting La Selva and the surrounding tropical forests of Costa Rica. In addition to providing reliable field identification, it will help visitors to this area better understand the overall role of Central American amphibians and reptiles in the natural world as well as conservation efforts now being undertaken to ensure the survival of these intriguing creatures. * 138 frogs, lizards, snakes, and crocodiles are included in keys based primarily on color patterns for easy identification * Each species is illustrated with a color photograph; the guide also features range maps and black-and-white drawings * Includes an overview of the natural history of each amphibian and reptile and gives helpful tips on where to observe them

Author : Craig Guyer,Maureen A. Donnelly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 0520237587

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Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope by Craig Guyer,Maureen A. Donnelly Pdf

"To those who have carried out research at La Selva, as well as for the serious layperson or even a first-time ecotourist, this book will be a delight. Many of these species will be seen along forest trails or in clearings nearly every day. The beauty of this splendid guide is its concise but authoritative coverage. Guyer and Donnelly have been carrying out research at La Selva for more than 25 years and have contributed much new information on the lives of these animals. A great strength is the series of keys based primarily on live coloration for rapid and accurate identification in the field. The added value is that the book covers 90% of the amphibians and reptiles found in the Caribbean lowlands from northeastern Honduras to and including Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. In sum, my words for this book are: 'Mighty Fine'! "--Jay M. Savage, author of The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica "A 40-year intensive look, precisely what we all wished we had had when we first stepped into the Neotropical rainforest. Cleanly written, in a language easily accessible to the citizen naturalist . . . . and coupled with the essential many good color photos, this book is THE herpetological starting point for any naturalist, biodiversity manager, and scientist exploring lowland Central American rainforest. It superbly complements Savage's country-wide coverage."--Daniel H. Janzen, editor of Costa Rican Natural History "This book is an important contribution to our understanding of the herpetofauna of one of the world's foremost tropical field stations. It represents an essential step toward easy field identification of an important group of tropical vertebrates. It will serve as a stimulus and set the standard, not only for herpetologists, but for students of other groups interested in producing easily used, attractive guides to local faunas and floras."--Don E. Wilson, Senior Scientist, Smithsonian Institution, and Chairman of the Board, Organization for Tropical Studies

Author : Julian C. Lee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015050273963

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A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Maya World by Julian C. Lee Pdf

Describes the different species of amphibians and reptiles which can be found on the Yucatan Peninsula.

Author : L. Lee Grismer
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2002-09-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520925205

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Amphibians and Reptiles of Baja California, Including Its Pacific Islands and the Islands in the Sea of Cortés by L. Lee Grismer Pdf

The Baja California peninsula is home to many forms of life found nowhere else on earth. This, combined with the peninsula's rugged and inaccessible terrain, has made the area one of the last true biological frontiers of North America. L. Lee Grismer is not only the foremost authority on the amphibians and reptiles of Baja California, but also an outstanding photographer. He has produced the most comprehensive work on the herpetofauna of the peninsula and its islands ever published. With its stunning color images, detailed accounts of many little-known species, and descriptions of the region's diverse environment, this is the definitive guide to the amphibians and reptiles of a fascinating and remote region. The culmination of Grismer's quarter century of fieldwork on the Baja peninsula and his exploration of more than one hundred of its islands in the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortés, this book gives information on the identification, distribution, natural history, and taxonomy of each species of amphibian and reptile found there. Preliminary accounts of the life history of many of the salamanders, frogs, toads, turtles, lizards, and snakes are reported here for the first time, and several species that were almost unknown to science are illustrated in full color. The book also contains new data on species distribution and on the effect of the isolated landscape of the peninsula and its islands on the evolutionary process. Much of the information gathered here is presented in biogeographical overviews that consider the extremely varied environments of Baja California in both a contemporary and a historical framework. An original and important contribution to science, this book will generate further research for years to come as it becomes a benchmark reference for both professionals and amateurs.

Author : James R. McCranie,Larry David Wilson,Gunther Köhler
Publisher : Bibliomania
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : CORNELL:31924102167487

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The Amphibians & Reptiles of the Bay Islands and Cayos Cochinos, Honduras by James R. McCranie,Larry David Wilson,Gunther Köhler Pdf

Author : Clifford H. Pope
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798869033253

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Amphibians and Reptiles of the Chicago Area by Clifford H. Pope Pdf

Amphibians and Reptiles of the Chicago Area, first published in 1947, is the classic work on the snakes, frogs, salamanders, turtles, and other "herps" of the Chicago region. Illustrated throughout with detailed drawings and organized into the major groups (Amphibians: Salamanders and Frogs; Reptiles: Lizards, Snakes, and Turtles), each species found in the region is described, with extensive information on its life-history, habitat requirements, and food preferences. Author Clifford Pope (1899-1974) was a prominent American herpetologist who was curator of the Amphibian and Reptile Division of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

Author : Arthur C. Hulse,Clarence J. McCoy,Ellen Joan Censky
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : UOM:39015050794000

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Amphibians and Reptiles of Pennsylvania and the Northeast by Arthur C. Hulse,Clarence J. McCoy,Ellen Joan Censky Pdf

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.