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New Zealand Lizards

Author : David G. Chapple
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331941674X
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (194 download)

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Download or read book New Zealand Lizards written by David G. Chapple and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume is a timely and comprehensive summary of the New Zealand lizard fauna. Nestled in the south-west Pacific, New Zealand is a large archipelago that displays the faunal signatures of both its Gondwanan origins, and more recent oceanic island influences. New Zealand was one of the last countries on Earth to be discovered, and likewise, the full extent of the faunal diversity present within the archipelago is only just starting to be appreciated. This is no better exemplified than in lizards, where just 30 species (20 skinks, 10 geckos) were recognized in the 1950s, but now 104 are formally or informally recognized (61 skinks, 43 geckos). Thus, New Zealand contains one of the most diverse lizard faunas of any cool, temperate region on Earth. This book brings together the world’s leading experts in the field to produce an authoritative overview of the history, taxonomy, biogeography, ecology, life-history, physiology and conservation of New Zealand lizards.

Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand

Author : Dylan van Winkel
Publisher : Auckland University Press
ISBN 13 : 1776710258
Total Pages : 712 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand written by Dylan van Winkel and published by Auckland University Press. This book was released on 2018-11-08 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with extraordinary new photography, this is the definitive field guide to all of New Zealand’s tuatara, geckos, skinks, frogs, marine turtles and marine snakes. From the ancient tuatara, the sole surviving member of its order, to the world’s largest collection of long-lived and live-bearing lizards, our geckos and skinks, New Zealand’s 123 species of reptiles and amphibians represent an extraordinary aspect of this country’s biodiversity. Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand is the only field guide to cover all currently recognised species and packed with expert and up-to-date information on all 123 species of reptiles and amphibians in New Zealand covered with more than 400 new photographs and range maps for every species. It also features an introduction to evolution, conservation, observing and collecting, ecosystems and geographic history. It is the authoritative text on every species, including names, description, distribution, variation and similar species, habitat and natural history and features identification keys for each of the major groups. New Zealand’s list of reptiles and amphibians is growing with new discoveries, even as 80 per cent of species are at risk of extinction. This will be the only field guide to cover all currently recognised reptiles and amphibians and will become a go-to book for anyone interested in New Zealand’s unique wildlife.

Lizards of the World

Author : Mark O'Shea
Publisher : Ivy Press
ISBN 13 : 1782409572
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book Lizards of the World written by Mark O'Shea and published by Ivy Press. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils—relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, in many mythologies they are dark creatures, symbolizing death and misfortune. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, Lizards of the World brings these creatures firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity Found in almost every type of terrain globally, there are almost 6,500 species of lizard, including lizards with frills, horns, or wings, those that drop their tails, and others that squirt blood from their eyes. Here, the lizard family and subfamily profiles, organized phylogenetically, are illustrated with stunning photography. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a fascinating commentary revealing notable characteristics, fresh scientific understanding, and the diversity of species. Written by world-renowned herpetologist Mark O’Shea, Lizards of the World is a magnificent showcase of the natural history and beauty of these remarkable reptiles.

Lizard's Tale

Author : Weng Wai Chan
Publisher : Text Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1925626873
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (256 download)

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Download or read book Lizard's Tale written by Weng Wai Chan and published by Text Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heart-racing middle-grade adventure mystery set on the streets of Singapore against the backdrop of World War II, exploring issues of belonging, race and diversity

Reptiles: A Very Short Introduction

Author : T. S. Kemp
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192529013
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Reptiles: A Very Short Introduction written by T. S. Kemp and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-17 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For millions of years reptiles have walked, crawled, and slithered over the face of our Earth. From the mighty dinosaurs who dominated the land, the pterosaurs who took to the air, and the marine adapted ichthyosaurs, to the living reptiles today such as the lizards, snakes, crocodiles, and turtles, plus the single species of tuatara in New Zealand, reptiles have come in all shapes and sizes. In this Very Short Introduction Tom Kemp discusses the adaptations reptiles made to first leave the sea and colonise the land in dry conditions, such as their waterproof skin, their ability to expel almost dry waste products, their efficient use of external heat for maintaining their body temperature, and the amniotic egg that is laid and develops on dry land. Considering the different living groups of reptiles today, Kemp then describes how their respective bodies are adapted for their different ways of life, from snake feeding patterns to the way crocodiles breathe. Finally, Kemp assesses the threat of extinction to reptile species due to over-exploitation, habitat destruction, and climate change, and considers what can be done. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

The Lizards of New Zealand

Author : Charles McCann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780916984991
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (849 download)

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Download or read book The Lizards of New Zealand written by Charles McCann and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a facsimile reprint of McCann's Lizards of New Zealand, a monographic treatment of the geckos and skinks of New Zealand originally published in 1955. The original publication is accompanied by an introduction including a biography and herpetological bibliography of Charles McCann as well as an update to New Zealand lizard taxonomy and an evaluation of the contributions of McCann and his monograph to New Zealand herpetology"--

Snake and Lizard

Author : Joy Cowley
Publisher : Gecko Press
ISBN 13 : 1877579599
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (775 download)

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Download or read book Snake and Lizard written by Joy Cowley and published by Gecko Press. This book was released on 2013-10-21 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snake and Lizard are a lovable, foolish pair, always arguing, embarking on unlikely enterprises and telling one another hotly contested tales - none of which behaviour lessens their affection for one another. A series of stories about friendship for children. Awards: Winner NEW ZEALAND POST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2008; Winner Junior Fiction Category in The New Zealand Post Children's and Young Adult awards; Storylines Notable New Zealand Junior Fiction 2008 award; LIANZA Merit Award; White Raven ; US School Library Journal starred review; North Dakota Library Association Flicker Tale Children's Book Award

Austral Ark

Author : Adam Stow
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107033543
Total Pages : 687 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Austral Ark written by Adam Stow and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 687 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed, research-informed synthesis of the current issues facing the Australasian biota and the challenges involved in their conservation.

New Zealand Lizards

Author : Tony Whitaker
Publisher : Balogh Scientific Books
ISBN 13 : 9780477025508
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (255 download)

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Download or read book New Zealand Lizards written by Tony Whitaker and published by Balogh Scientific Books. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017

Author : Nicola Mitchell
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 1486309488
Total Pages : 1378 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (863 download)

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Download or read book The Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017 written by Nicola Mitchell and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2019-12-01 with total page 1378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lizards and snakes (squamate reptiles) are the most diverse vertebrate group in Australia, with approximately 1000 described species, representing about 10% of the global squamate diversity. Squamates are a vital part of the Australian ecosystem, but their conservation has been hindered by a lack of knowledge of their diversity, distribution, biology and key threats. The Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017 provides the first comprehensive assessment of the conservation status of Australian squamates in 25 years. Conservation assessments are provided for 986 species of Australian lizards and snakes (including sea snakes). Over the past 25 years there has been a substantial increase in the number of species and families recognised within Australia. There has also been an increase in the range and magnitude of threatening processes with the potential to impact squamates. This has resulted in an increase in the proportion of the Australian squamate fauna that is considered Threatened. Notably over this period, the first known extinction (post-European settlement) of an Australian reptile species occurred – an indication of the increasingly urgent need for better knowledge and management of this fauna. Six key recommendations are presented to improve the conservation management and plight of Australian squamates. This Action Plan represents an essential resource for research scientists, conservation biologists, conservation managers, environmental consultants, policy makers from Commonwealth and State/Territory governments, and the herpetological community.

Turtles of the World

Author : Jeffrey E. Lovich
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691229031
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book Turtles of the World written by Jeffrey E. Lovich and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavishly illustrated guide to the world's turtles that covers every family and genus Turtles of the World reveals the extraordinary diversity of these amazing reptiles. Characterized by the bony shell that acts as a shield to protect the softer body within, turtles are survivors from the time of the dinosaurs and are even more ancient in evolutionary terms than snakes and crocodilians. Of more than 350 species known today, some are highly endangered. In this beautiful guide, turtle families, subfamilies, and genera are illustrated with hundreds of color photographs. Each genus profile includes a population distribution map, a table of information, and commentary that includes notable characteristics and discussion of related species. More than 250 beautiful color photos Each profile features a distribution map, table of information, and commentary Broad coverage includes every family and genus

Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand

Author : Dylan van Winkel
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472974980
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand written by Dylan van Winkel and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE BEST FIELD GUIDE AT THE WHITLEY AWARDS 2019 Packed with extraordinary photographs, this ground-breaking book represents the first accessible field guide to the reptiles and amphibians of New Zealand, covering all 123 species. From the ancient tuatara to the world's largest collection of long-lived and live-bearing lizards, every species account includes an accurate distribution map and information on appearance, habitat, similar species and natural history. This definitive guide also features a comprehensive introduction to evolution, conservation, ecosystems and geographic history. This is the ultimate photographic field guide to New Zealand's herpetofauna, and is a gateway into the world of these fascinating tetrapods for amateur and expert herpetologists alike.

Photographic Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand

Author : Tony Jewell
Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
ISBN 13 : 9781869662035
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Photographic Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand written by Tony Jewell and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone has heard of the tuatara, New Zealand¿s unique `living dinosaur¿; but equally fascinating, if less well known, are the country¿s other reptiles. There are more than 65 species of lizards (including skinks and geckos), frogs and other reptiles and amphibians native to New Zealand, and scientists such as author Tony Jewell are still discovering new species and subspecies today. In this new addition to a popular New Holland series, Tony covers all the known species from Northland to the far south; his text is backed up by outstanding photographs of their many geographic colour variants, so that readers will be equipped to identify almost any specimen encountered in the wild. A groundbreaking handbook and a superb aid for natural history enthusiasts, trampers and educationalists.

Behavior of Lizards

Author : Vincent Bels
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429640722
Total Pages : 427 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book Behavior of Lizards written by Vincent Bels and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-02-06 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key features: Presents a contemporary snapshot of the mechanisms underlying the evolution and adaptation of behavior Explores how genetics, epigenetics, development, and environment shape behavior Discusses a broad range of behavioral repertoires and responses, including those related to thermoregulatory, foraging, predatory, displaying, social and escape strategies. Examines physiological and sensory mechanisms Covers the effects of various aspects of global change on behavior, with chapters that focus on the impacts of climate change on hydroregulatory behavior and behavioral responses to the effects of habitat alteration resulting from human-mediated change and colonization by invasive species. Lizards serve as focal organisms for many of biological questions related to evolution, ecology, physiology, and morphology. They are studied at multiple spatial and temporal scales, from the individual to the community level. This book, authored by expert contributors from around the world, explores behaviors underlying the evolution and adaptation of these organisms. It covers conceptual, empirical, and methodological approaches to the understanding of the role that natural and sexual selection play in molding the behavioral traits of lizards. This thorough, illustrated reference should stimulate discussion of the conceptual and methodological approaches for studying the behavioral traits of these fascinating and highly diverse vertebrates.

Invasive Predators in New Zealand

Author : Carolyn M. King
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303032138X
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Invasive Predators in New Zealand written by Carolyn M. King and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of invasive species in New Zealand is unlike any other in the world. By the mid-thirteenth century, the main islands of the country were the last large landmasses on Earth to remain uninhabited by humans, or any other land mammals. New Zealand’s endemic fauna evolved in isolation until first Polynesians, and then Europeans, arrived with a host of companion animals such as rats and cats in tow. Well-equipped with teeth and claws, these small furry mammals, along with the later arrival of stoats and ferrets, have devastated the fragile populations of unique birds, lizards and insects. Carolyn M. King brings together the necessary historical analysis and recent ecological research to understand this long, slow tragedy. As a comprehensive historical perspective on the fate of an iconic endemic fauna, this book offers much-needed insight into one of New Zealand’s longest-running national crises.

The Smaller Majority

Author : Piotr Naskrecki
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674019157
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book The Smaller Majority written by Piotr Naskrecki and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People Saving Their Trees in Hurricane Sandy will raise funds for charities to plant trees in stricken areas. Read inspiring, heartfelt, and heroic stories from people who used the Tree Whispering Storm Prep Whispers to help their trees survive Hurricane Sandy and to empower themselves in the face of disaster.

A Field Guide to the Lizards of New Zealand

Author : D. R. Towns
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to the Lizards of New Zealand written by D. R. Towns and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: