Zoology: amphibians and reptiles (herpetology)

Amphibian Conservation is the fourth in the series of Synopses of Conservation Evidence, linked to the online resource www.

Monitoring is integral to all aspects of policy and management for threatened biodiversity.

This book stinks.

WINNER OF THE WHITLEY AWARDS BEST FIELD GUIDE OF THE YEARPacked with extraordinary photographs, this ground-breaking book represents the first accessible field guide to the reptiles and amphibians of New Zealand, covering all 123 species.

One of the most important hotspots of herpetological biodiversity in the United States, California is home to many endemic amphibians and reptiles found nowhere else on earth.

Amphibian species around the world are unusually vulnerable to a variety of threats, by no means all of which are properly understood.

Spectacular Snakes of Australia showcases these beautiful creatures which play such an important part in our biodiversity.

A thrilling tour of the sea's most extreme species, coauthored by one of the world's leading marine scientistsThe ocean teems with life that thrives under difficult situations in unusual environments.

New species of animal and plant are being discovered all the time.

The life cycles of fishes are complex and varied, and knowledge of the early life stages is important for understanding the biology, ecology, and evolution of fishes.

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the ecology of coral reef fishes presented by top researchers from North America and Australia.

The Australian continent provides a unique perspective on the evolution and ecology of carnivorous animals.

This volume on genetics, genomics, and informatics, will cover new technologies in forward and reverse genetics, transgenesis, the zebrafish genome and mapping technologies, informatics and comparative genomics, and Infrastructure.

Parasites of North American Freshwater Fishes serves as an essential reference for understanding the complex relationships between fish and their parasitic counterparts in freshwater ecosystems.

The underlying theme of this book is that a widespread, taxonomically diverse group of animals, important both from ecological and human resource perspectives, remains poorly understood and in delcine, while receiving scant attention from the ecological and conservation community.

There are few marine creatures as spectacular as the Basking Shark.

Millions upon millions of salmon and steelhead once filled California streams, providing a plentiful and sustainable food resource for the original peoples of the region.

Frogs from the genus Xenopus have long been used as model organisms in basic and biomedical research.

A richly illustrated introduction to the marvelous world of snakesDescended from prehistoric lizards, snakes have been slithering across the earth for more than a hundred million years.

Amphibian Conservation is the fourth in the series of Synopses of Conservation Evidence, linked to the online resource www.

The Otways and Shipwreck Coast is known for its natural beauty and attracts millions of visitors each year, particularly along the Great Ocean Road.

Frogs are remarkably variable creatures.

Australia is a land of many unique animals, some of which are active only during the cooler evening and night-time and so are rarely seen.

Engagingly written, with both learning and humor, Fish bridges the gap between purely pictorial books and scholarly texts, and provides a succinct summary of fish biology and conservation for students and fish enthusiasts.

This practical manual of amphibian ecology and conservation brings together a distinguished, international group of amphibian researchers to provide a state-of-the-art review of the many new and exciting techniques used to study amphibians and to track their conservation status and population trends.

This completely updated edition gives the latest listings on conservation status for all known Australian amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

Packed with outstanding photographs, this practical, compact yet comprehensive reference is the definitive guide to all 139 amphibian species found in the Western Palearctic and adjacent regions.

This practical manual of amphibian ecology and conservation brings together a distinguished, international group of amphibian researchers to provide a state-of-the-art review of the many new and exciting techniques used to study amphibians and to track their conservation status and population trends.

Wildlife Research in Australia: Practical and Applied Methods is a guide to conducting wildlife research in Australia.

WINNER OF THE WHITLEY AWARDS BEST FIELD GUIDE OF THE YEARPacked with extraordinary photographs, this ground-breaking book represents the first accessible field guide to the reptiles and amphibians of New Zealand, covering all 123 species.

The Baja California peninsula is home to many forms of life found nowhere else on earth.

This book focuses on the first vertebrates to conquer land and their long journey to become fully independent from the water.

An insightful exploration of the iconic Galápagos tortoises, and how their fate is inextricably linked to our own in a rapidly changing world.

Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia is a complete guide to Australia’s rich and varied herpetofauna, including frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes.

Throughout much of the world, frog populations are declining and some species are disappearing totally.

A comprehensive guide to the snakes, lizards, crocodiles, tortoises and turtles of the regionSouth-East Asia is home to one of the most diverse reptile faunas on Earth.

This is the first guide yet produced to the amphibians and reptiles of New York State, a large and heavily populated state that hosts a surprisingly diverse and interesting community of amphibians and reptiles.

Throughout much of the world, frog populations are declining, with the survival of many species under threat.

The bioregion of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea possesses a unique natural heritage stretching back over 80 million years since the break-up of the great southern continent of Gondwana.

This book focuses on the first vertebrates to conquer land and their long journey to become fully independent from the water.

This international symposium allowed many researchers and industrial representatives to meet and discuss a broad spectrum of information such as zero emission, resources availability, sustainable utilization of resources, bioactive and functional components in aquatic organisms, utilization of wastes, seafood quality, surimi technologies and processing and safety.

Victoria's reptiles are not often encountered by urban dwellers, with many species now threatened.

Anyone can look at a snake and see a creature unique unto itself, a reptile with a set of zoological and biological traits that are entirely its own.