Amphibian Decline
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Extinction In Our Times
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Author : James P. Collins
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2009-07-07
Extinction In Our Times written by James P. Collins and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-07 with Science categories.
For over 350 million years, thousands of species of amphibians have lived on earth, but since the 1990s they have been disappearing at an alarming rate, in many cases quite suddenly and mysteriously. What is causing these extinctions? What role do human actions play in them? What do they tell us about the overall state of biodiversity on the planet? In Extinction in Our Times, James Collins and Martha Crump explore these pressing questions and many others as they document the first modern extinction event across an entire vertebrate class, using global examples that range from the Sierra Nevada of California to the rainforests of Costa Rica and the Mediterranean coast of North Africa. Joining scientific rigor and vivid storytelling, this book is the first to use amphibian decline as a lens through which to see more clearly the larger story of climate change, conservation of biodiversity, and a host of profoundly important ecological, evolutionary, ethical, philosophical, and sociological issues.
Amphibian Declines
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Author : Michael J. Lannoo
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2005-06-15
Amphibian Declines written by Michael J. Lannoo 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 2005-06-15 with Nature categories.
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.
Amphibians In Decline
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Author : David Martin Green
language : en
Publisher: Society for the Study of Amphibians & Reptiles
Release Date : 1997
Amphibians In Decline written by David Martin Green and has been published by Society for the Study of Amphibians & Reptiles this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with History categories.
The first volume of the series comprises the report to a task force of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) by a Canadian research group. The 29 papers include demographic and population studies, status reports, descriptions of methods, and studies or reviews of causes of amphibian declines. Among the suspected causes are pesticides, global change, ultraviolet radiation, and disease. An appendix describes the status of all 47 species of Canadian amphibians and includes photographs of most. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Amphibian Decline
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Author : Greg Linder
language : en
Publisher: Setac Press
Release Date : 2003
Amphibian Decline written by Greg Linder and has been published by Setac Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Nature categories.
This book examines the ecotoxicology and stressors of amphibians in an attempt to address issues related to declining amphibian populations and the role that various stressors might have in those losses. It identifies gaps in current data, interprets information into an existing framework, and points toward critical areas for future research. Through the combined efforts of research and resource management communities, recommendations can be developed to change current policies and management actions to address the problem of amphibian decline.
Amphibian Biology Volume 11 Part 3
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Author : Harold Heatwole
language : en
Publisher: Pelagic Publishing
Release Date : 2013-07-01
Amphibian Biology Volume 11 Part 3 written by Harold Heatwole and has been published by Pelagic Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-01 with Science categories.
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 will be published in parts devoted to the causes of amphibian decline and to conservation measures in regions of the world; this Part 3 is concerned with Western Europe (Britain, Ireland, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal). Experts from each country contribute a chapter describing the ecological background and the conservation status of affected species, with an emphasis on native species. As well as infectious diseases and parasites (also covered in a general chapter), threats take the form of introduced and invasive species, pollution, destruction and alteration of habitat, and climate change. These are discussed as they affect each species. All these countries have monitoring schemes and conservation programmes, whose origins and activities are described. Recommendations for action are also made. Edited by leading scholars in the field, Volume 11, when complete, will therefore 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 3
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Author : Harold Heatwole
language : en
Publisher: Pelagic Publishing
Release Date : 2013-07-01
Amphibian Biology Volume 11 Part 3 written by Harold Heatwole and has been published by Pelagic Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-01 with Science categories.
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 will be published in parts devoted to the causes of amphibian decline and to conservation measures in regions of the world; this Part 3 is concerned with Western Europe (Britain, Ireland, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal). Experts from each country contribute a chapter describing the ecological background and the conservation status of affected species, with an emphasis on native species. As well as infectious diseases and parasites (also covered in a general chapter), threats take the form of introduced and invasive species, pollution, destruction and alteration of habitat, and climate change. These are discussed as they affect each species. All these countries have monitoring schemes and conservation programmes, whose origins and activities are described. Recommendations for action are also made. Edited by leading scholars in the field, Volume 11, when complete, will therefore 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
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Author : Harold Heatwole
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2018-06-01
Status Of Conservation And Decline Of Amphibians written by Harold Heatwole and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-01 with Science categories.
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.
Amphibian Biology Volume 11 Part 4
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Author : Harold Heatwole
language : en
Publisher: Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2015-01-02
Amphibian Biology Volume 11 Part 4 written by Harold Heatwole and has been published by Pelagic Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-02 with Science categories.
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
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Author : Harold Heatwole
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Amphibian Biology written by Harold Heatwole and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Science categories.
The late 20th Century and the early 21st century has been characterized by an unprecedented deterioration of the environment of the earyh and the throes of one of the major extinction events of all time. New diseases have emerged. Unmitigated deforestation,desertation,erosion and salinization of soil,pollution of water and air,and thinning of the UV-protective ozone layer constitute dire ecological threats for life on the planet. This volume contains 12 dynamic chapters reated to amphibian decline; Viral and Bacterial diseases of amphibians,Fungal Diseases; Factors affecting Interspecific variation in susceptibility to Disease ,Digenitic trematodes and their relationship to amphibian declines and deformaties,Amphibian malformations,Ultra Violet-B radiation,pollution,impact of reactive nitrogen, evaluating the impact of pesticides,endocrine disrupting chemicals,role of petrochemicals and heavy metals,acidification,and its effects and climate change.
Amphibian Research And Monitoring Initiative Concepts And Implementation
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Amphibian Research And Monitoring Initiative Concepts And Implementation written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Amphibians categories.