Varanoid Lizards Of The World
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Varanoid Lizards Of The World
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Author : Erick Pianka
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2004-09-21
Varanoid Lizards Of The World written by Erick Pianka and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09-21 with Nature categories.
Monitor lizards (genus Varanus) have attracted a great deal of interest--these large and impressive lizards are often the centerpiece of reptile house exhibits. Monitors tend to be fairly wary and difficult to observe--therefore they are not particularly tractable research subjects, but they have nevertheless received an extraordinary amount of attention from devoted students.Varanoid Lizards of the World is a comprehensive account of virtually everything important that is known about monitor lizards, beginning with detailed species accounts and proceeding to various modern comparative analyses. Where possible, people who have had detailed field experience with a particular species have assembled species accounts. In the process of reporting what is known, we also identify what remains to be learned about these lizards. We hope to establish a prototype showing how such a diverse monophyletic group can be exploited both to identify and to understand the actual course of evolution. As such, this effort becomes a protocol for future workers to follow for other groups of closely-related species.
Lizards Of The World
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Author : Mark O'Shea
language : en
Publisher: Ivy Press
Release Date : 2021-02-23
Lizards Of The World written by Mark O'Shea and has been published by Ivy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-23 with Nature categories.
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.
Goannas
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Author : Dennis King
language : en
Publisher: UNSW Press
Release Date : 1999
Goannas written by Dennis King and has been published by UNSW Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Nature categories.
The goanna's ubiquity and sometimes brazen behaviour has made them a familiar favourite with generations of Australian bushwalkers, campers, and picnickers. This updated editon brings together the fascintating natural history of these ancient animals and other members of the family Varanidae, which includes the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon.
The Natural History Of Monitor Lizards
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Author : Harold F. De Lisle
language : en
Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company
Release Date : 1996-01-01
The Natural History Of Monitor Lizards written by Harold F. De Lisle and has been published by Krieger Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-01-01 with Nature categories.
Unique among lizards, the monitors are in some ways more like birds and mammmals than like their smaller and less-active relatives. Their size and behaviour have long made them objects of fascination and myth wherever they are found. The Komodo Dragon, the world's largest lizard, is a central tourist attraction in Indonesia. This text provides information on the anatomical and physiological traits that have made the varanids such successful and spectacular animals. It deals with the lizard's ecology and behaviour, and includes a description, range map, diet, conservation status, and life history notes for each species, along with almost 200 references on varanid lizards. General guidelines for captive care are included. The book contains essential information for the professional herpetologist, dedicated pet owner, and reptile enthusiast.
Lizards Of The World
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Author : Christopher Mattison
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Lizards Of The World written by Christopher Mattison and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Lizards categories.
Lizards Of The World
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Author : Gordon H. Rodda
language : en
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Release Date : 2020-09-01
Lizards Of The World written by Gordon H. Rodda and has been published by Johns Hopkins University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-01 with Science categories.
Outlining more than 1500 statistically significant associations extracted from a data matrix composed of more than 300 conditions tabulated—to the extent known—for all 6528 species of lizards, Lizards of the World will be the go-to source for the next generation of reptile ecologists, as well as herpetology students and serious herpetoculturists.
Lizards Of The World
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Author : Chris Mattison
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Lizards Of The World written by Chris Mattison and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Lizards categories.
Human interest in lizards is not new. These reptiles have been the subject of superstition and speculation for thousands of years, and their remarkably diverse forms, colors, and behavior continue to fascinate us today. We know comparatively little about lizards, however, and the data produced by increasing scientific study is often impenetrable or inaccessible to the interested general reader. Written as an introduction to the natural history of lizards, this book helps to answer the many questions that both amateur and professional naturalists ask about these animals. The first seven chapters cover the origins, form, function and color, environment, feeding, defense, reproduction, movement, and distribution of lizards -- from tiny tropical geckos to the huge Komodo dragon. The author also discusses lizards in captivity and their relationship to humans and describes the entire range of the lizard families. The book concludes with a chapter on the curious group of burrowing "worm lizards," the amphisbaenians. The highly readable and informative text is beautifully illustrated with line drawings and superb black-and-white color photographs of the spectacularly varied lizard families.
Lizards
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Author : Eric R. Pianka
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2003
Lizards written by Eric R. Pianka 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 2003 with Nature categories.
This book provides an overview of the diversity of lizards and their major adaptive features. The authors discuss the latest research findings and provide new hypotheses about lizard diversity.
Lizards
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Author : Bill Ivy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Lizards written by Bill Ivy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Lizards categories.
Describes the life, characteristics, habits, and habitat of lizards.
Australian Lizards
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Author : Stephen K. Wilson
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2012
Australian Lizards written by Stephen K. Wilson and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with History categories.
The extraordinary lives of lizards remain largely hidden from human eyes. Lizards feed, mate, lay eggs or give live birth, and carefully manage their temperatures. They struggle to survive in a complex world of predators and competitors. The nearly 700 named Australian species are divided into seven families: the dragons, monitors, skinks, flap-footed lizards and three families of geckos. Using a vast array of artful strategies, lizards have managed to find a home in virtually all terrestrial habitats. Australian Lizards: A Natural Historytakes the reader on a journey through the remarkable life of lizards. It explores the places in which they live and what they eat, shows how they make use of their senses and how they control their temperatures, how they reproduce and how they defend themselves. Lavishly illustrated with more than 400 color photographs, this book reveals behavioral aspects never before published, offering a fascinating glimpse into the unseen lives of these reptiles. It will appeal to a diverse readership, from those with a general interest in natural history to the seasoned herpetologist.