Amphibian Biology, Volume 11, Part 4

Amphibian Biology, Volume 11, Part 4
Title Amphibian Biology, Volume 11, Part 4 PDF eBook
Author Harold Heatwole
Publisher Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Pages 244
Release 2015-01-02
Genre Science
ISBN 1907807543

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Amphibian species around the world are unusually vulnerable to a variety of threats, by no means all of which are properly understood. Volume 11 in this major series is published in parts devoted to the causes of amphibian decline and to conservation measures in regions of the world. This volume, Part 4 in the series, is concerned with Southern Europe (Italy, Malta, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Albania, Greece, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Cyprus). Each chapter has been written by experts from each country, describing the ecological background and the conservation status of affected species, with an emphasis on native species. As well as infectious diseases and parasites, threats take the form of introduced and invasive species, pollution, destruction and alteration of habitat, and climatic change. These are discussed as they affect each species. All these countries have monitoring schemes and conservation programs, whose origins and activities are described. Recommendations for action are also made. Edited by leading scholars in the field, Volume 11, when complete, will provide a definitive survey of the amphibian predicament and a stimulus to further research with the objective of arresting the global decline of an entire class of animal.

Amphibian Biology, Volume 11, Part 5

Amphibian Biology, Volume 11, Part 5
Title Amphibian Biology, Volume 11, Part 5 PDF eBook
Author Harold Heatwole
Publisher Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Pages 259
Release 2019-05-27
Genre Science
ISBN 1784270172

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Amphibian species around the world are unusually vulnerable to a variety of threats, by no means all of which are properly understood. Volume 11 in this major series is published in parts devoted to the causes of amphibian decline and to conservation measures in regions of the world. This volume, Part 5 in the series, is concerned with Northern Europe (Luxembourg, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark). Each chapter has been written by experts from each country, describing the ecological background and the conservation status of affected species, with an emphasis on native species. As well as infectious diseases and parasites, threats take the form of introduced and invasive species, pollution, destruction and alteration of habitat, and climatic change. These are discussed as they affect each species. All these countries have monitoring schemes and conservation programs, whose origins and activities are described. Recommendations for action are also made. Edited by leading scholars in the field, Volume 11, when complete, will provide a definitive survey of the amphibian predicament and a stimulus to further research with the objective of arresting the global decline of an entire class of animal.

Status of Conservation and Decline of Amphibians

Status of Conservation and Decline of Amphibians
Title Status of Conservation and Decline of Amphibians PDF eBook
Author Harold Heatwole
Publisher CSIRO PUBLISHING
Pages 248
Release 2018-06
Genre Nature
ISBN 1486308392

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Amphibians are among the most threatened groups of animals on earth. In part due to their highly permeable skin, amphibians are highly sensitive to environmental changes and pollution and provide an early-warning system of deteriorating environmental conditions. The more we learn about the impact of environmental changes on amphibians, the better we as humans will be able to arrest their demise, and our own. Status of Conservation and Decline of Amphibians brings together the current knowledge on the status of the unique frogs of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. Although geographically proximate, each region presents unique challenges and opportunities in amphibian research and conservation. This book contributes to an understanding of the current conservation status of the amphibians of each region, aims to stimulate research into halting amphibian declines, and provides a better foundation for making conservation decisions. It is an invaluable reference for environmental and governmental agencies, researchers, policy-makers involved with biodiversity conservation, and the interested public.

Amphibians and reptiles

Amphibians and reptiles
Title Amphibians and reptiles PDF eBook
Author Trevor Beebee
Publisher Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Pages 178
Release 2013-07-01
Genre Nature
ISBN 1907807489

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A comprehensive guide to the native and non-native species of amphibian and reptile found in the British Isles. It covers the biology, ecology, conservation and identification of the British herpetofauna, and provides keys to adults and young.

Urban Ecology Studies of the Amphibians and Reptiles in the City of Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Urban Ecology Studies of the Amphibians and Reptiles in the City of Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Title Urban Ecology Studies of the Amphibians and Reptiles in the City of Plovdiv, Bulgaria PDF eBook
Author Ivelin A. Mollov
Publisher Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Pages 200
Release 2019-09-12
Genre Science
ISBN 1527539881

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This book summarizes all available knowledge about the species composition and spatial distribution of amphibians and reptiles in the city of Plovdiv, in South Bulgaria. It also traces the dynamics of their populations and communities, along the urban-to-rural gradient, in order to determine their frequency of occurrence in time and the Important Herpetological Areas in the city. The book also provides additional ecological, zoogeographical and conservational data to further its points. It is the first comprehensive study on the urban ecology of amphibians and reptiles in the city of Plovdiv.

Amphibian Biology: Osteology

Amphibian Biology: Osteology
Title Amphibian Biology: Osteology PDF eBook
Author Harold Heatwole
Publisher Surrey Beatty and Sons
Pages 544
Release 1994
Genre Nature
ISBN

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Study of the osteology of extant forms, primarily morphological in focus but with some chapters stressing development, functionality or phylogeny. Topics include: a comparison of dermal skulls of recent amphibians with those of their palaeozoic ancestors; whole bones of the 3 orders of modern amphibians; salamanders; caecilians; anurans.

Small Water Bodies of the Western Balkans

Small Water Bodies of the Western Balkans
Title Small Water Bodies of the Western Balkans PDF eBook
Author Vladimir Pešić
Publisher Springer Nature
Pages 449
Release 2021-11-18
Genre Science
ISBN 3030864782

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The small water bodies such as headwater streams, springs, ditches, small lakes, and ponds are critical to maintaining freshwater biodiversity. This is especially true for Dinaric karst, where they are often the only water bodies present. However, despite their importance, they remain widely overlooked and excluded from government policies like the EU Water Framework Directive. This book includes information on different aspects of these essential but still neglected habitats. This book intends to be of interest to a wide range of audiences, from researchers and conservationists to the public and decision-makers.