Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles write by Brian I. Crother. This book was released on 1999-06-02. Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Amphibians and reptiles are the most numerous, diverse, and frequently encountered animals on the Caribbean islands. This book provides a variety of perspectives on this amazing group of organisms. Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles, compiled by an international team of zoologists, takes a fresh and detailed look at the complex biological puzzle of the Caribbean. The first true overview of the islands, it includes a historical examination of the people who have studied the Caribbean amphibians and reptiles. The book reviews the ecology, evolutionary history, and biogeographic explanations for the origins and diversity of the region's fauna with island-by-island coverage. It puts the Caribbean in perspective by comparing the islands to Central America and its amphibian reptile diversity. Additionally, the book includes figures, tables, and color plates which bring to life some of the region's most spectacular creatures. Key Features* Presents the first complete review of amphibians and reptiles in the Caribbean* Includes color plates and island maps* Contributors are recognized authorities in the field
The Conservation and Biogeography of Amphibians in the Caribbean
The Conservation and Biogeography of Amphibians in the Caribbean - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Conservation and Biogeography of Amphibians in the Caribbean write by Neftalí Ríos-López. This book was released on 2023-02-28. The Conservation and Biogeography of Amphibians in the Caribbean available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. An expansive and detailed review of the biology of Caribbean amphibians, considering their threats, conservation and outlook in a changing world. Amphibians are the group of vertebrates undergoing the fastest rate of extinction; it is urgent that we understand the causes of this and find means of protecting them. This landmark illustrated volume brings together the leading experts in the field. As well as offering an overview of the region as a whole, individual chapters are devoted to each island or island-group and the measures used to protect their amphibians through legislation or nature reserves. The biological background of insular biogeography, including its methods, analysis and results, is reviewed and applied specifically to the problems of Caribbean amphibians – this includes a re-examination of patterns and general ideas about the status of amphibians in the Anthropocene. The Conservation and Biogeography of Amphibians in the Caribbean offers an important baseline against which future amphibian conservation can be measured in the face of climate change, rising sea level and a burgeoning human population. Covers over 300 species.
Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope
Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope write by Dr. Craig Guyer. This book was released on 2023-11-15. Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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
Reptiles & Amphibians of the Eastern Caribbean
Reptiles & Amphibians of the Eastern Caribbean - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Reptiles & Amphibians of the Eastern Caribbean write by Anita Malhotra. This book was released on 1999. Reptiles & Amphibians of the Eastern Caribbean available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. " Intended as a filed guide to the one hundred or so species of reptiles and amphibians that occur on the islands of the Eastern Caribbean, from Angulla and Sombrero in the north to Grenada in the South..." Cover.
Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope
Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope write by Craig Guyer. This book was released on 2005. Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "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
