Amphibians And Reptiles Of Northern Guatemala The Yucatan And Belize
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Author |
: Jonathan A. Campbell |
Publisher |
: University of Oklahoma Press |
Total Pages |
: 436 |
Release |
: 1999-02-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0806130660 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780806130668 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern Guatemala, the Yucatan, and Belize by : Jonathan A. Campbell
Frogs, toads, salamanders, caecilians, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, and numerous species of snakes in the Petén region of northern Guatemala and adjacent terrain in Mexico and Belize are illustrated and profiled in this first field guide to the reptiles and amphibians of the area. The 160 species of creatures range from the enormous, dramatic, and potentially dangerous--such as the common venomous snake called the barba amarilla (yellow beard) and the now endangered American crocodile--to diminutive tree frogs, anoles, geckos, and skinks, and the secretive snakes of the forest floor. With 176 color photographs plus line drawings and maps, this guide is designed for use both by scientists and by interested tourists and armchair travelers. Notes on where animals are likely to be found and English and Spanish identification keys help anyone wishing to spot and recognize animals in the field.
Author |
: Julian C. Lee |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 456 |
Release |
: 2000 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015050273963 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Maya World by : Julian C. Lee
Describes the different species of amphibians and reptiles which can be found on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Author |
: Jay M. Savage |
Publisher |
: University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages |
: 1076 |
Release |
: 2002-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0226735370 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780226735375 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica by : Jay M. Savage
World renowned for its biological diversity and model conservation system, Costa Rica is home to a wide variety of amphibians and reptiles, from the golden toad to the scorpion lizard and the black-headed bushmaster. Jay M. Savage has studied these fascinating creatures for more than forty years, and in The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica he provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of their biology and evolution ever produced. Savage begins with detailed discussions of the natural and cultural history of Costa Rica, setting the stage for a detailed treatment of each of the 396 species of amphibians and reptiles that may be found there. Each species account synthesizes and analyzes everything that is known about the animal's anatomy, behavior, geographic distribution, systematics, and evolutionary history and provides keys for identifying amphibians and reptiles in the field. In addition to distribution maps and systematic and morphological illustrations, the book includes color photographs of almost every known species, many taken by the distinguished nature photographers Michael and Patricia Fogden. Because Costa Rica has played, and continues to play, a pivotal role in the study of tropical biology as well as in the development of ecotourism and ecoprospecting, and because more than half of the amphibians and reptiles in Costa Rica are also found elsewhere in Central America, The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica will be an essential book for a wide audience of nature lovers, naturalists, ecotourists, field biologists, conservationists, and government planners.
Author |
: Julian C. Lee |
Publisher |
: Comstock Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 562 |
Release |
: 1996 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015037847624 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Amphibians and Reptiles of the Yucatán Peninsula by : Julian C. Lee
The only comprehensive treatment available, it will be the definitive resource for amateur naturalists as well as professionals with an interest in this rapidly changing biogeographical region.
Author |
: Peter J. Stafford |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 392 |
Release |
: 2000 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015047862605 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Guide to the Reptiles of Belize by : Peter J. Stafford
"Key Features: published in association with the Natural History Museum London; numerous line drawings and diagrams; over 180 color photographs; identification keys for all species."--BOOK JACKET.
Author |
: Jonathan A. Campbell |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 21 |
Release |
: 1989 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:20816298 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Synopsis Distribution of Amphibians and Reptiles in Guatemala and Belize by : Jonathan A. Campbell
Author |
: Michael J. Lannoo |
Publisher |
: Univ of California Press |
Total Pages |
: 1124 |
Release |
: 2005-06-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0520235924 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780520235922 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis Amphibian Declines by : Michael J. Lannoo
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.
Author |
: Susan Milbrath |
Publisher |
: University Press of Colorado |
Total Pages |
: 441 |
Release |
: 2023-12-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781646424610 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1646424611 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Synopsis Birds and Beasts of Ancient Mesoamerica by : Susan Milbrath
Birds and Beasts of Ancient Mesoamerica links Precolumbian animal imagery with scientific data related to animal morphology and behavior, providing in-depth studies of the symbolic importance of animals and birds in Postclassic period Mesoamerica. Representations of animal deities in Mesoamerica can be traced back at least to Middle Preclassic Olmec murals, stone carvings, and portable art such as lapidary work and ceramics. Throughout the history of Mesoamerica real animals were merged with fantastical creatures, creating zoological oddities not unlike medieval European bestiaries. According to Spanish chroniclers, the Aztec emperor was known to keep exotic animals in royal aviaries and zoos. The Postclassic period was characterized by an iconography that was shared from central Mexico to the Yucatan peninsula and south to Belize. In addition to highlighting the symbolic importance of nonhuman creatures in general, the volume focuses on the importance of the calendrical and astronomical symbolism associated with animals and birds. Inspired by and dedicated to the work of Mesoamerican scholar Cecelia Klein and featuring imagery from painted books, monumental sculpture, portable arts, and archaeological evidence from the field of zooarchaeology, Birds and Beasts of Ancient Mesoamerica highlights the significance of the animal world in Postclassic and early colonial Mesoamerica. It will be important to students and scholars studying Mesoamerican art history, archaeology, ethnohistory, and zoology.
Author |
: James D. Nations |
Publisher |
: University of Texas Press |
Total Pages |
: 363 |
Release |
: 2010-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780292778771 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0292778775 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Maya Tropical Forest by : James D. Nations
The Maya Tropical Forest, which occupies the lowlands of southern Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize, is the closest rainforest to the United States and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Western Hemisphere. It has been home to the Maya peoples for nearly four millennia, starting around 1800 BC. Ancient cities in the rainforest such as Palenque, Yaxchilan, Tikal, and Caracol draw thousands of tourists and scholars seeking to learn more about the prehistoric Maya. Their contemporary descendants, the modern Maya, utilize the forest's natural resources in village life and international trade, while striving to protect their homeland from deforestation and environmental degradation. Writing for both visitors and conservationists, James Nations tells the fascinating story of how ancient and modern Maya peoples have used and guarded the rich natural resources of the Maya Tropical Forest. He opens with a natural history that profiles the forest's significant animals and plants. Nations then describes the Maya peoples, biological preserves, and major archaeological sites in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. Drawing on more than twenty-five years of conservation work in the Maya Tropical Forest, Nations tells first-hand stories of the creation of national parks and other protected areas to safeguard the region's natural resources and archaeological heritage. He concludes with an expert assessment of the forest's future in which he calls for expanded archaeological tourism to create an ecologically sustainable economic base for the region.
Author |
: William Edward Duellman |
Publisher |
: Good Press |
Total Pages |
: 81 |
Release |
: 2019-12-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: EAN:4057664562869 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Synopsis Amphibians and Reptiles of the Rainforests of Southern El Petén, Guatemala by : William Edward Duellman
"Amphibians and Reptiles of the Rainforests of Southern El Petén, Guatemala" by William Edward Duellman. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.