Author: Minnesota Herpetological SocietyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Minnesota's Amphibians and Reptiles, Their Conservation and Status
Author: Minnesota Herpetological SocietyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Amphibians and Reptiles Native to Minnesota
Author: Barney OldfieldPublisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 9780816623846
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Offers substantial information designed for use by both amateurs and specialists and useful to residents of other Upper Midwest states and bordering Canadian provinces as well. Introductory chapters present the history of herpetology in Minnesota, the preferred habitats of these species, techniques
Amphibians and Reptiles in Minnesota
Author: John J. MoriartyPublisher:
ISBN: 9780816690916
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive source for discovering, identifying, and learning about any of the state's fifty-three amphibian and reptile species, from the common American Toad to the little-seen Western Ratsnake. Including current information about designations of species in need of protection, this reference covers the latest research and work on environmental threats and conservation measures, such as the deformed frog phenomenon, turtle-protection legislation, climate change, and habitat restoration. With more than two hundred photographs, written descriptions, county-based maps, habitat and distribution data, life histories, and circular keys to adult and larval specimens, the book brings readers up to date on Minnesota's new species and changes to scientific names.
The Mammals of Minnesota
Author: Evan B. HazardPublisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 9781452901244
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
A handbook of classification, identification, distribution, and ecology of 81 species of mammals now or once found wild in Minnesota. Minnesota has been the home of 81 species of mammals. This book is a comprehensive identification guide, also providing information on classification, distribution and ecology of these species. Each mammal is described in terms of size, color of fur, social and reproductive behavior, and interaction with people.
The Patterned Peatlands of Minnesota
Author: Herbert Edgar WrightPublisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 9781452903057
Category : Human ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Turtles and Turtle Watching for the North Central States
Author: John J. MoriartyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Status and Conservation of Midwestern Amphibians
Author: Michael J. LannooPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
In 1990 an international group of biologists, meeting to discuss rumors of declines in the number of amphibians, discovered that amphibian disappearances once thought to be a local problem were not--the problem was global. And, even more disturbing, amphibians were disappearing not just from areas settled by humans but from regions of the world once believed to be pristine. Under the mantle of the Declining Amphibian Populations Task Force, this timely book addresses three fundamental questions for the midwestern United States: are amphibians declining; if so, why; and, if so, what can be done to halt these losses? In the Midwest--defined here as Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan--there can be no doubt that the number of salamanders and frogs has declined with Euro-American settlement and the conversion to an agriculturally dominated landscape. Habitat loss and landscape fragmentation have been major factors in this decline, as have aquacultural uses of natural wetlands. Bullfrog introductions have eliminated populations of native amphibians, and collecting for the biological supply trade has reduced the number of individuals within many populations. The goal of the forty-two essays in this well-documented, well-illustrated book is to put between two covers all we know now about the status of midwestern amphibians. By doing this, the editor has created a readily accessible historical record for future studies. Organized into sections covering landscape patterns and biogeography, species status, regional and state status, diseases and toxins, conservation, and monitoring and applications, this landmark volume will serve as the foundation for amphibian conservation in the Midwest.
Wildlife Abstracts
Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServicePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wildlife conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Peril in the Ponds
Author: Judith Cairncross HelgenPublisher: Univ of Massachusetts Press
ISBN: 1558499466
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
When deformed frogs-many with missing legs or eyes, footless stumps, or misshapen jaws-began to emerge from Minnesota wetlands, alarm bells went off. What caused such deformities? Pollution? Ultraviolet rays? Biological agents? And could the mysterious cause also pose a threat to humans? Former government biologist Judy Helgen provides an inside view of a highly charged environmental issue that continues to spark controversy among scientists, politicians, and government agencies. Book jacket.
Mammals, Amphibians, and Reptiles of Costa Rica
Author: Carrol L. HendersonPublisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292784643
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
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.