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OverviewAmphibians and reptiles (herpetofauna) are a significant but much neglected component of the natural economy of the province of Alberta. This second edition, which 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, Dr Wayne Lynch. The award-winning first edition received recognition in the Emerald Awards for Environmental Excellence. 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: A. P. Russell , Aaron M. Bauer , Wayne Lynch , Irene McKinnonPublisher: University of Calgary Press Imprint: University of Calgary Press Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 15.10cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.450kg ISBN: 9781552380383ISBN 10: 1552380386 Pages: 291 Publication Date: 30 September 2000 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Characterization of Amphibians and Reptiles 3. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta: A Brief Introduction 4. How to Observe Amphibians and Reptiles 5. A Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta A Checklist of the Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta Key to the Adult Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta Key to the Larval Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta Key to the Eggs of the Amphibians of Alberta Species Accounts Ambystoma macrodactylum Ambystoma tigrinum Spea bombifrons Bufo boreas Bufo cognatus Bufo hemiophrys Pseudacris maculata Rana luteiventris Rana pipiens Rana sylvatica Chrysemys picta Phrynosoma hernandesi Heterodon nasicus Pituophis catenifer Thamnophis elegans Thamnophis radix Thamnophis sirtalis Crotalus viridis Species Possibly Occurring in Alberta Ascaphus truei Chelydra serpentina Charina bottae Coluber constrictor 6. Zoogeography of the Alberta Herpetofauna 7. Amphibian and Reptile Natural History 8. Coping with the Cold 9. The Challenge of Aridity 10. Defence and Venoms 11. Amphibians, Reptiles, and People Bibliography General References and Guides to the Amphibians and Reptiles of North America References Pertienent to the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles in Alberta Glossary IndexReviews"""...this is an important book that helps direct attention to boreal herpetology. Given the currently high public interest in a possible global decline of amphibians, this book is particularly timely."" -- Herpetological Review An important book that helps direct attention to boreal herpetology. Given the currently high public interest in a possible global decline of amphibians, this book is particularly timely. Herpetological Review Russell and Bauer have provided a first--rate field guide, with broad appeal, that effectively places the extant Albertan herpetofauna into its proper evolutionary, historical and ecological context. The Canadian Field Naturalist" ...this is an important book that helps direct attention to boreal herpetology. Given the currently high public interest in a possible global decline of amphibians, this book is particularly timely. -- Herpetological Review Author InformationAnthony P Russell and Aaron M Bauer Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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