Status and Conservation of Midwestern Amphibians
Title | Status and Conservation of Midwestern Amphibians PDF eBook |
Author | Michael J. Lannoo |
Publisher | |
Pages | 548 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN |
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.
Amphibian Declines
Title | Amphibian Declines PDF eBook |
Author | Michael J. Lannoo |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Pages | 1124 |
Release | 2005-06-15 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780520235922 |
Documents in comprehensive detail a major environmental crisis: rapidly declining amphibian populations and the disturbing developmental problems that are increasingly prevalent within many amphibian species.
Frogs and Toads in Your Pocket
Title | Frogs and Toads in Your Pocket PDF eBook |
Author | Terry VanDeWalle |
Publisher | University of Iowa Press |
Pages | 16 |
Release | 2011-11-01 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1609380606 |
Frogs and toads have become canaries in the coal mine when it comes to conservation, as the discovery of malformed frogs has brought increased attention to global habitat loss, declining biodiversity, and environmental pollution. Midwestern species of frogs and toads—already declining due to habitat loss from agriculture—have been greatly affected by this worldwide phenomenon. VanDeWalle includes a complete description of each species along with distinguishing characteristics for three subspecies, information about range and habitat preferences, diet, types of calls, and breeding season.
Quantitative and Landscape Approaches to Amphibian Conservation
Title | Quantitative and Landscape Approaches to Amphibian Conservation PDF eBook |
Author | Anthony J. Krzysik |
Publisher | |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Amphibians |
ISBN |
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 |
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.
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 |
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.
Ecology and Conservation of Amphibians
Title | Ecology and Conservation of Amphibians PDF eBook |
Author | Trevor Beebee |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 226 |
Release | 1996-03-31 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780412624100 |
This volume sets out to provide an overview of recent research on all aspects of amphibian ecology and behaviour and to illustrate its application to practical conservation measures for this major group of animals. Its broad scope makes it of relevance to students of general biology, ecology and conservation, but also to professionals in industries and agencies involved with environmental issues and nature conservation.