James P Gibbs, Alvin R Breisch, Peter K Ducey

Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State

Identification, Natural History, and Conservation

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The first guide yet produced to the amphibians and reptiles of New York State, this book includes detailed accounts of New York's 69 native species along with supporting chapters on threats, legal protections, and habitat conservation guidelines, as well as the rich folklore of New York State as it pertains to these creatures, particularly rattlesnakes.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press, USA
• Seitenzahl: 440
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. April 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 168mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 590g
• ISBN-13: 9780195304442
• ISBN-10: 0195304446
• Artikelnr.: 22359704

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments
1.: Introduction
2.: Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State
3.: New York State's Environment as Habitat for Amphibians and Reptiles
4.: Salamanders
5.: Frogs and Toads
6.: Turtles
7.: Lizards and Snakes
8.: Threats
9.: Legal Protections
10.: Habitat Conservation Guidelines
11.: Conservation Case Studies
12.: Finding and Studying Amphibians and Reptiles
13.: Folklore
14.: Epilogue
"Herp Atlas" report card
Resources
Glossary
Literature Cited
Index