Amphibians and Reptiles of San Luis Potosí
Author : Julio A. Lemos-Espinal
Publisher : Eagle Mountain Pub.
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 22,43 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 9780972015479
Amphibians and Reptiles of the US–Mexico Border States/Anfibios y reptiles de los estados de la frontera México–Estados Unidos
Author : Julio A. Lemos-Espinal
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 48,28 MB
Release : 2015-11-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1623493137
Book Description
In the first bilingual work on the reptiles and amphibians of the US–Mexico border, top herpetologists come together to describe the herpetofauna of the states of this region, which includes more than 600 species of toads, frogs, salamanders, turtles, sea turtles, alligators, lizards, snakes, and sea snakes that are found along the almost 2,000-mile border between the two countries. Each chapter is devoted to one state—four in the US (California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas) and six in Mexico (Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas)—with text in both English and Spanish. The chapters contain an introduction to the area, a review of the research, a sketch of the state’s physiography, and a description of the species present as well as the pertinent conservation issues they face. A color photo gallery includes images of nearly all species. Almost 40 percent of the featured native species are shared between the US and Mexico, reminding us that animals depend on the integrity of natural landscapes and proving the need for a comprehensive, bilingual reference to help lead a shared effort in the management and conservation of the borderlands.
Reptiles and Amphibians
Author : David Aguillón-Gutiérrez
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 42,24 MB
Release : 2018-07-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 178923400X
Book Description
The book Reptiles and Amphibians is a compilation of the current trends in herpetology, focusing on evolution, physiology, monitoring, bioacoustics, threats, and conservation biology. All the chapters present an interesting aspect of the biology of reptiles and amphibians, encompassing different groups of these animals such as frogs, toads, newts, chelonians and snakes from various parts of the world. Without a doubt, this book will help to keep updated on the current problems that arise in this interesting biological group.
A Field Guide to Reptiles & Amphibians
Author : Roger Conant
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 45,91 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780395904527
Book Description
Descriptions and illustrations of reptiles and amphibians.
Kingsnakes and Milksnakes
Author : Thorsten Schmidt
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 34,60 MB
Release : 2024-02-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 3758314119
Book Description
The kingsnakes and milksnakes of the Lampropeltis genus have been among the most popular snakes in terrariums for many years. Their manageable body size, bright colors and comparatively uncomplicated husbandry requirements make most species of non-venomous snakes suitable for beginners in the terrarium hobby. In the past decade, new studies have led to extensive changes in the taxonomic systematics of the king snakes. This book summarizes the currently valid taxonomy of the entire genus Lampropeltis for the first time and thus pursues the approach of promoting the hitherto reluctant acceptance of the use of the valid nomenclature. The author has kept various species of kingsnakes and milksnakes for around 30 years and provides an insight into his husbandry and breeding methods.
Amphibians and Reptiles of New Mexico
Author : William G. Degenhardt
Publisher : UNM Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 35,85 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780826338112
Book Description
The definitive reference source covering the 123 species of amphibians and reptiles found in New Mexico, including over 130 color plates and 100 maps.
The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta
Author : Anthony Patrick Russell
Publisher : University of Calgary Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 13,88 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 1552380386
Book Description
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.
A Biogeographical Analysis of the Chihuahuan Desert through its Herpetofauna
Author : D.J. Morafka
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 28,24 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9401013187
Book Description
The Mexican Plateau, in its magnificent dimensions and material wealth, stood among the first and perhaps most alluring discoveries of European explorers. Bur ied deeper in the verbal histories of a now vanquished people, the American Indians, must be the primordial human awareness of the inverted complex triangle that dominates the Mexican topography, climate and biota. It always has been viewed by man as a source of wealth and a center of authority. The plateau is the pillar upon which all Mexican conquerors have erected their capitols, tilled their crops and mined for their treasure, and from which they dispersed the forces of their authority. Ironically, the same size and diversity that give the plateau its value, also make it an immense barrier. Its broad desert and three to five thousand meter high crests constitute severe obstacles in the path of North American man. What has just been said of mankind in general, can be applied to the biologist in particular. He too has termed the goliath southern plateau as the crucible of the arid biotas of the continent (i. e. , 'Madro-Tertiary'). The biologist found the plateau to be a region of tremendous richness and diversity. But he also has been inhibited both physically and intellectually by its high mountain and vast desert barriers.
A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians
Author :
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 15,46 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780395982723
Book Description
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Snakes of the World
Author : Van Wallach
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1260 pages
File Size : 39,53 MB
Release : 2014-04-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1482208474
Book Description
Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species—the first catalogue of its kind—covers all living and fossil snakes described between 1758 and 2012, comprising 3,509 living and 274 extinct species allocated to 539 living and 112 extinct genera. Also included are 54 genera and 302 species that are dubious or invalid, resulting in recognition of 705 genera and 4,085 species. Features: Alphabetical listings by genus and species Individual accounts for each genus and species Detailed data on type specimens and type localities All subspecies, synonyms, and proposed snake names Distribution of species by country, province, and elevation Distribution of fossils by country and geological periods Major taxonomic references for each genus and species Appendix with major references for each country Complete bibliography of all references cited in text and appendix Index of 12,500 primary snake names The data on type specimens includes museum and catalog number, length and sex, and collector and date. The listed type localities include restrictions and corrections. The bibliography provides complete citations of all references cited in the text and appendix, and taxonomic comments are given in the remarks sections. This standard reference supplies a scientific, academic, and professional treatment of snakes—appealing to conservationists and herpetologists as well as zoologists, naturalists, hobbyists, researchers, and teachers.
