The World Of Reptiles

Author : Mark O'Shea
Publisher : Ivy Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781782409571

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Lizards of the World by Mark O'Shea Pdf

Lizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils—relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, in many mythologies they are dark creatures, symbolizing death and misfortune. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, Lizards of the World brings these creatures firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity Found in almost every type of terrain globally, there are almost 6,500 species of lizard, including lizards with frills, horns, or wings, those that drop their tails, and others that squirt blood from their eyes. Here, the lizard family and subfamily profiles, organized phylogenetically, are illustrated with stunning photography. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a fascinating commentary revealing notable characteristics, fresh scientific understanding, and the diversity of species. Written by world-renowned herpetologist Mark O’Shea, Lizards of the World is a magnificent showcase of the natural history and beauty of these remarkable reptiles.

Author : New Holland New Holland Publishers
Publisher : New Holland Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1925546535

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World of Reptiles by New Holland New Holland Publishers Pdf

World of Reptiles is a visual celebration of the diversity of the planet's scaly inhabitants. It is a unique book in that it distils the 10,800 species of reptiles into 240 full-page images, with these photographs depicting representatives from 68 of the Earth's 86 families. It covers everything from the very common to the extremely rare, from the huge Saltwater Crocodile to the miniscule Pygmy Chameleon, and from the venomous King Cobra to the highly endangered Tuatara. The completeness of the collection, and the fact that it contains many rare species, lends it strong appeal to keen reptile enthusiasts, while the remarkable nature of the images will be appreciated by anyone who has an interest in the subject - from beginner to expert - by showcasing the incredible diversity of the world's reptiles.

Author : Jen Green,Richard Spilsbury,Patricia Taylor
Publisher : Facts On File
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 1604132566

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Exploring the World of Reptiles and Amphibians by Jen Green,Richard Spilsbury,Patricia Taylor Pdf

Designed to introduce middle school students to the diverse species that make up the reptilian and amphibian classes. Includes more than 100 articles that describe in detail specific groups of cold-blooded vertebrates; illustrated by colour photographs, drawings, and maps.

Author : Jennie Erin Smith
Publisher : Crown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-04
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9780307720269

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Stolen World by Jennie Erin Smith Pdf

Tortoises disappear from a Madagascar reserve and reappear in the Bronx Zoo. A dead iguana floats in a jar, awaiting its unveiling in a Florida court. A viper causes mayhem from Ethiopia to Virginia. In Stolen World, Jennie Erin Smith takes the reader on an unforgettable journey, a dark adventure over five decades and six continents. In 1965, Hank Molt, a young cheese salesman from Philadelphia, reinvented himself as a “specialist dealer in rare fauna,” traveling the world to collect exquisite reptiles for zoos and museums. By the end of the decade that followed, new endangered species laws had turned Molt into a convicted smuggler, and an unrepentant one, who went on to provide many of the same rare reptiles to many of the same institutions, covertly. But Molt soon found a rival in Tommy Crutchfield, a Florida carpet salesman with every intention of usurping Molt as the most accomplished reptile smuggler in the country. Like Molt, Crutchfield had modeled himself after an earlier generation of natural-history collectors celebrated for their service to science, an ideal that, for Molt and Crutchfield, eclipsed the realities of the new wildlife-protection laws. Zoo curators, caught between a desire for rare animals and the conservation-minded focus of their institutions, became the smugglers’ antagonists in court but also their best customers, sometimes simultaneously. Crutchfield forged ties with a criminally inclined Malaysian wildlife trader and emerged a millionaire, beloved by some of the finest zoos in the world. Molt, following a string of inventive but disastrous smuggling schemes in New Guinea, was reduced to hanging around Crutchfield’s Florida compound, plotting Crutchfield’s demise. The fallout from their feud would result in a major federal investigation with tentacles in Germany, Madagascar, Holland, and Malaysia. And yet even after prison, personal ruin, and the depredations of age, Molt and Crutchfield never stopped scheming, never stopped longing for the snake or lizard that would earn each his rightful place in a world that had forgotten them—or rather, had never recognized them to begin with.

Author : Gordon H. Rodda
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 828 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421438245

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Lizards of the World by Gordon H. Rodda Pdf

The first, definitive reference on the natural history and ecology of every one of the known 6500+ species of lizards, spanning the entire globe. Our planet is literally crawling with lizards. More than 6500 species are known to science, and new species are being discovered annually. In this monumental work, eminent researcher Gordon Rodda has created the first compilation of the natural histories of all the world's lizards and amphisbaenians, as well as the Tuatara. Although other books have attempted to survey the scope of adaptations present in the world's lizards, only Rodda has been able to quantify and summarize all species or higher taxa. Analyzing the relationships among traits such as morphologic characteristics, reproductive strategies, and food sources, Rodda uncovers novel insights into reptile ecology. Identifying 14 recurring character syndromes across all the world's lizards, he proposes a new lens for categorization. He also touches on • common names • geographic range • length • mass • age • maturation • differences between the sexes • nominal variables, including diel activity cycle and foraging mode • home range • predator avoidance tactics • thermal biology • social spacing • climate envelope • habitat and microhabitat • reproduction • parental care • diet • population density • conservation status • ecological business models Rodda's alphabetical taxon accounts provide an instantly retrievable sketch of every species, genus, and family. Outlining more than 1500 statistically significant associations extracted from a data matrix composed of more than 300 conditions tabulated—to the extent known—for all 6528 species of lizards, Lizards of the World will be the go-to source for the next generation of reptile ecologists, as well as herpetology students and serious herpetoculturists.

Author : Erick Pianka,Dennis King,Ruth Allen King
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004-09-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0253343666

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Varanoid Lizards of the World by Erick Pianka,Dennis King,Ruth Allen King Pdf

Monitor lizards (genus Varanus) have attracted a great deal of interest--these large and impressive lizards are often the centerpiece of reptile house exhibits. Monitors tend to be fairly wary and difficult to observe--therefore they are not particularly tractable research subjects, but they have nevertheless received an extraordinary amount of attention from devoted students.Varanoid Lizards of the World is a comprehensive account of virtually everything important that is known about monitor lizards, beginning with detailed species accounts and proceeding to various modern comparative analyses. Where possible, people who have had detailed field experience with a particular species have assembled species accounts. In the process of reporting what is known, we also identify what remains to be learned about these lizards. We hope to establish a prototype showing how such a diverse monophyletic group can be exploited both to identify and to understand the actual course of evolution. As such, this effort becomes a protocol for future workers to follow for other groups of closely-related species.

Author : Baby Professor
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781682809068

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Reptiles of the World Fun Facts for Kids by Baby Professor Pdf

Should kids be scared of reptiles? No, they shouldn't be! Use this educational book as an introduction into the wonderful world of reptiles. Here, your child can see these animals in full color. Interesting facts accompany each picture so there's immense knowledge waiting at every turn of the page. Grab a copy today!

Author : Barbara Taylor,Mark O'Shea
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Reptiles
ISBN : 1844774465

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The Great Big Book of Snakes & Reptiles by Barbara Taylor,Mark O'Shea Pdf

Discover the amazing world of snakes, crocodiles, lizards, and turtles, with over 700 photographs and illustrations.

Author : J. Sean Doody,Vladimir Dinets,Gordon M. Burghardt
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421440675

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The Secret Social Lives of Reptiles by J. Sean Doody,Vladimir Dinets,Gordon M. Burghardt Pdf

Revealing the secrets of reptilian social relationships through original quantitative research, field studies, laboratory experiments, and careful analysis of the literature, The Secret Social Lives of Reptiles elevates these fascinating animals to key players in the science of behavioral ecology.

Author : Greve
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612366876

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Reptiles by Greve Pdf

Examine The Habitat, Diet, And Characteristics Of Various Types Of Reptiles, Including Special Adaptations That Allow Them To Live In Their Environments.

Author : S. N. Stuart,Conservation International
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : STANFORD:36105215142741

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Threatened Amphibians of the World by S. N. Stuart,Conservation International Pdf

"Amphibians are facing an extinction crisis, but getting to the facts has been difficult. "Threatened Amphibians of the World" is a visual journey through the first-ever comprehensive assessment of the conservation status of the world's 6,000 known species of frogs, toads, salamanders, and caecilians. All 1,900 species known to be threatened with extinction are covered, including a description of threats to each species and an evaluation of conservation measures in place or needed. Each entry includes a photograph or illustration of the species where available, a distribution map, and detailed information on range, population and habitat and ecology. Introductory chapters present a detailed analysis of the results, complemented by a series of short essays written by many of the world's leading herpetologists. Appendices include annoted lists of lower risk species and a country-by-country listing of threatened amphibians."--pub. desc.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 1604132566

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Exploring the World of Reptiles & Amphibians by Anonim Pdf

Author : Darlyne Murawski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1996-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1567842496

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The World of Reptiles by Darlyne Murawski Pdf

Student Book

Author : Hans Hvass
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : CORNELL:31924002866139

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Reptiles and Amphibians of the World by Hans Hvass Pdf

Author : Claudia Altavilla
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Artists' materials
ISBN : 1628085991

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Reptiles in Research by Claudia Altavilla Pdf

Reptiles demonstrate remarkable diversity across the landscape. From inland habitats of deserts and grasslands to coastal plains and oceans, the unique adaptations and life histories of reptiles have been shaped by a suite of abiotic and biotic factors. It is the interface between the organism and its environment that present biologists with the opportunity to explore how reptiles behaviourally and physiologically respond to their environments and to determine what factors govern their ecology. This book captures the interests of all readers with a text that is foundational for the novice herpetologist, while informative for beginning students and seasoned research scientists. This book offers its readers a glimpse into the passions of scientists who find reptiles fascinating creatures of study. You will see how reptiles serve as organismal models that continue to advance our knowledge and understanding of complex biological processes and systems. Dr William I Lutterschmidt (Professor of Physiological Ecology) has invited top researchers from around the world to share their personal research interests and illustrate how environment influences the ecology, physiology, and behaviour of reptiles. This book will introduce a diversity of research fields and reptilian species, from how web-footed geckos move in desert sands to how sea snakes cope physiologically with high salinity. Topics include invasive species, urban ecology, mathematical simulation, sexual selection, hybridisation and gene flow, chemical ecology, neurobiology, spatial ecology, conservation biology, biodiversity, immunology, and molecular biology.