A Natural History Of The Sonoran Desert
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A Natural History Of The Sonoran Desert
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Author : Steven John Phillips
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2015-11-17
A Natural History Of The Sonoran Desert written by Steven John Phillips and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-17 with Nature categories.
"The landscape of the Sonoran Desert Region varies dramatically from parched desert lowlands to semiarid tropical forests and frigid subalpine meadows... "A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert" takes readers deep into its vast expanse, looking closely at the relationships of plants and animals with the land and people, through time and across landscapes"--
A Natural History Of The Sonoran Desert
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Author : Steven J. Phillips
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2000
A Natural History Of The Sonoran Desert written by Steven J. Phillips and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
"A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert provides the most complete collection of Sonoran Desert natural history information ever compiled and is a perfect introduction to this biologically rich desert of North America."--BOOK JACKET.
A Natural History Of The Sonoran Desert
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Author : Arizona-Sonora Desert Mus
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2000
A Natural History Of The Sonoran Desert written by Arizona-Sonora Desert Mus and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Nature categories.
"A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert provides the most complete collection of Sonoran Desert natural history information ever compiled and is a perfect introduction to this biologically rich desert of North America."--BOOK JACKET.
A Natural History Of The Mojave Desert
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Author : Lawrence R. Walker
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2018-03-27
A Natural History Of The Mojave Desert written by Lawrence R. Walker and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-27 with Nature categories.
Invites readers to explore the smallest and most unique southwestern desert, the beautiful Mojave--Provided by publisher.
Sonoran Desert
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Author : James W. Cornett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Sonoran Desert written by James W. Cornett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Desert ecology categories.
House In The Sun
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Author : George Olin
language : en
Publisher: Western National Parks Association
Release Date : 1994
House In The Sun written by George Olin and has been published by Western National Parks Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The Sonoran Desert Tortoise
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Author : Thomas R. Van Devender
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2006-09-01
The Sonoran Desert Tortoise written by Thomas R. Van Devender and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-01 with Science categories.
One of the most recognizable animals of the Southwest, the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) makes its home in both the Sonoran and Mohave Deserts, as well as in tropical areas to the south in Mexico. Called by Tohono O'odham people "komik'c-ed," or "shell with living thing inside," it is one of the few desert creatures kept as a domestic petÑas well as one of the most studied reptiles in the world. Most of our knowledge of desert tortoises comes from studies of Mohave Desert populations in California and Nevada. However, the ecology, physiology, and behavior of these northern populations are quite different from those of their southern, Sonoran Desert, and tropical cousins, which have been studied much less. Differences in climate and habitat have shaped the evolution of three races of desert tortoises as they have adapted to changes in heat, rainfall, and sources of food and shelter as the deserts developed in the last ten million years. This book presents the first comprehensive summary of the natural history, biology, and conservation of the Sonoran and Sinaloan desert tortoises, reviewing the current state of knowledge of these creatures with appropriate comparisons to Mohave tortoises. It condenses a vast amount of information on population ecology, activity, and behavior based on decades of studying tortoise populations in Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, and also includes important material on the care and protection of tortoises. Thirty-two contributors address such topics as tortoise fossil records, DNA analysis, and the mystery of secretive hatchlings and juveniles. Tortoise health is discussed in chapters on the care of captives, and original data are presented on the diets of wild and captive tortoises, the nutrient content of plant foods, and blood parameters of healthy tortoises. Coverage of conservation issues includes husbandry methods for captive tortoises, an overview of protective measures, and an evaluation of threats to tortoises from introduced grass and wildfires. A final chapter on cultural knowledge presents stories and songs from indigenous peoples and explores their understanding of tortoises. As the only comprehensive book on the desert tortoise, this volume gathers a vast amount of information for scientists, veterinarians, and resource managers while also remaining useful to general readers who keep desert tortoises as backyard pets. It will stand as an enduring reference on this endearing creature for years to come.
The Saguaro Cactus
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Author : David Yetman
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2020-02-25
The Saguaro Cactus written by David Yetman and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-25 with Nature categories.
The saguaro, with its great size and characteristic shape—its arms stretching heavenward, its silhouette often resembling a human—has become the emblem of the Sonoran Desert of southwestern Arizona and northwestern Mexico. The largest and tallest cactus in the United States, it is both familiar and an object of fascination and curiosity. This book offers a complete natural history of this enduring and iconic desert plant. Gathering everything from the saguaro’s role in Sonoran Desert ecology to its adaptations to the desert climate and its sacred place in Indigenous culture, this book shares precolonial through current scientific findings. The saguaro is charismatic and readily accessible but also decidedly different from other desert flora. The essays in this book bear witness to our ongoing fascination with the great cactus and the plant’s unusual characteristics, covering the saguaro’s: history of discovery, place in the cactus family, ecology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, and ethnobotany. The Saguaro Cactus offers testimony to the cactus’s prominence as a symbol, the perceptions it inspires, its role in human society, and its importance in desert ecology.
The Sonoran Desert
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Author : Eric Magrane
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2016-02-25
The Sonoran Desert written by Eric Magrane and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-25 with Literary Collections categories.
Desert cottontail // Sylvilagus audubonii - Simmons B. Buntin
Invasive Exotic Species In The Sonoran Region
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Author : Barbara Tellman
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2023-12-19
Invasive Exotic Species In The Sonoran Region written by Barbara Tellman and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-19 with Science categories.
All over the planet, organisms of many species are appearing outside of their natural habitats—often carried by that particularly peripatetic species Homo sapiens. This book marks the first comprehensive attempt to address problems posed by expanding populations of exotic plant and animal species in the Sonoran Desert and adjacent grasslands and riparian areas. It describes the arrival and spread of non-native species as diverse as rats and saltcedar, covering both their impacts and the management of those impacts. It is estimated that as much as 60 percent of the vegetative cover of the Sonoita Creek-Patagonia Reserve, the first Nature Conservancy area designated in Arizona, is dominated by exotic plants, and that introduced fish pose a recurrent threat to the native fish of that area. Meanwhile at the Grand Canyon, invasives such as tamarisk, red brome, carp, and catfish are pervasive either in the Colorado River or in the patches of desert scrub along its shores. Throughout the Sonoran Desert and adjacent areas, from islands in the Sea of Cortés to desert grasslands, some six hundred species of non-native plants and animals have become established, with bullfrogs and Mediterranean grasses now common where they once never existed. The book brings together contributors from academia, government, and nonprofit organizations, including such experts as Gary Paul Nabhan, Richard Mack, and Alberto Búrquez-Montijo. They review historic and even prehistoric origins of non-native species—not only exotic plants, amphibians, and mammals but also insects, fish, and birds. They then examine significant problems in each major subregion and ecosystem and discuss control efforts. The volume contains the first compiled list of more than 500 naturalized exotic species in the Sonoran region. Invasive species issues are rapidly emerging as major environmental concerns both locally and worldwide. This book will assist professionals—ecologists, conservation biologists, and policy makers—involved in invasive species control in the Southwest and will be a rich resource for all concerned with protecting native species and their habitats.