Islands And Snakes

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In this follow-up to Islands and Snakes, this book contains 15 chapters describing diversity and conservation of snakes on islands, with foci on selected island systems not previously summarized. Attendant topics include biogeography, plasticity and evolutionary responses to insular conditions, invasive species, importance and collapse of trophic systems, threats to insular snake populations, and strategies of conservation to save them. Chapters include descriptions of snake faunas on larger islands such as Borneo and New Guinea; reproductive biology of insular snakes; phenotypic evolution; physiology and growth patterns related to diet and environment; patterns of endemism; taxonomy of snake radiations; and history of invasions by snakes on islands. The final chapter presents a discussion of prospects and overview of conservation of snakes on islands. Chapters are contributed by international authorities on respective island-and-snake systems. The latter include some islands or archipelagos that are young, or of high importance, or support snake populations that were previously not well known. The content includes colourful photographs, informative illustrations, and in some cases synthesis of new data relevant to the importance of islands for understanding the ecological underpinnings and genesis of biodiversity. Each chapter is appropriately referenced with citations to scientific literature, and where useful, footnotes, tables and graphic information supporting the narrative of the respective subject matter. The overall presentation is intended to provide readers with an enhanced appreciation for islands and the spectacular snakes that might live there.

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Author : Marcio Martins
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Release : 2023-11-24
File : 353 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780197641521


The Pacific Islands

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An encyclopaedia of information on major aspects of Pacific life, including the physical environment, peoples, history, politics, economy, society and culture. The CD-ROM contains hyperlinks between section titles and sections, a library of all the maps in the encyclopaedia, and a photo library.

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Genre : History
Author : Brij V. Lal
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Release : 2000-01-01
File : 710 Pages
ISBN-13 : 082482265X


Encyclopedia Of Islands

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Islands have captured the imagination of scientists and the public for centuries—unique and rare environments, their isolation makes them natural laboratories for ecology and evolution. This authoritative, alphabetically arranged reference, featuring more than 200 succinct articles by leading scientists from around the world, provides broad coverage of all the island sciences. But what exactly is an island? The volume editors define it here as any discrete habitat isolated from other habitats by inhospitable surroundings. The Encyclopedia of Islands examines many such insular settings—oceanic and continental islands as well as places such as caves, mountaintops, and whale falls at the bottom of the ocean. This essential, one-stop resource, extensively illustrated with color photographs, clear maps, and graphics will introduce island science to a wide audience and spur further research on some of the planet's most fascinating habitats.

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Genre : Nature
Author : Rosemary Gillespie
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Release : 2009-08-19
File : 1110 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780520943728


Secrets Of The Snake Charmer

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Note that there is a companion website for this book and it can be seen at: http://secretsofthesnakecharmer.blogspot.com/ Humans and snakes have an intimate and ancient relationship that often revolves around either love or hate. Snakes can be seen as gods, spiritual messengers, symbols of fertility, and guardians of resources in virtually all cultures. But to those that fear them, snakes are seen as venomous creatures that cannot be trusted. In Secrets of the Snake Charmer, John Murphy, a research associate of the Division of Amphibians and Reptiles in the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, provides an in-depth, twenty-first century look at snakes utilizing the published research of other herpetologists as well as his own personal experiences and speculations. Murphy covers a wide range of topics such as the adaptability of snakes, the ways in which evolution has tinkered with snakes during the last 160 million years, and the impact snakes have on the ecological communities they live in. While sharing ideas about the origin of snakes, rattlesnake rattles, and spitting in cobras, Murphy presents an innovative portrayal of snakes that proves they co-evolve with their prey, predators, and parasites in order to fulfill a significant and novel role in the web of life.

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Genre : Science
Author : John C. Murphy
Publisher : iUniverse
Release : 2010-04-16
File : 421 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781450221276


Australia S Dangerous Snakes

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Australia’s venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world’s most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination and, regrettably, fear. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the biology, natural history, venom properties and bite treatment of medically important venomous marine and terrestrial snakes. It contains comprehensive identification profiles for each species, supported by keys and photographs. In addition to their medical importance, the environmental roles of these snakes and the threats that are causing the decline of many of these reptiles are discussed. Drawing on the authors’ experience in the fields of herpetology, toxinology and clinical medicine, this book stimulates respect and admiration and dispels fear of Australia’s fascinating snakes. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes will provide hours of rewarding reading and valuable information for anyone interested in Australia’s unique wildlife and natural history, and will be an essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel and private snake collectors.

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Genre : Science
Author : Peter Mirtschin
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release : 2017-11-01
File : 686 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780643106758


Continuum Encyclopedia Of Native Art

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This lavishly produced voulume is the first reference work to focus on the symbols, meaning, and significance of art in native, or indigenous, cultures.

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Genre : Reference
Author : Hope B. Werness
Publisher : A&C Black
Release : 2003-01-01
File : 378 Pages
ISBN-13 : 0826414656


Turning The Tide

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Includes papers and abstracts dealing with eradication of invasive species in Alaska, Australia, Baker Island, California, Christmas Island, Enderby and Rose Islands, Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, Howland Island, Japan, Jarvis Island, Laysan Island, Lord Howe Island, Mauritius, Mexico, Nauru, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Northern Mariana Islands, Saint-Paul Island, Seychelles, West Indies.

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Genre : Biodiversity conservation
Author : C. R. Veitch
Publisher : IUCN
Release : 2002
File : 428 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9782831706825


Natural History Of The Islands Of California

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A book on California's islands that deals with their natural history and geology as well as the history of human habitation.

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Genre : History
Author : Allan A. Schoenherr
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Release : 2003-07-10
File : 504 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780520239180


Island Biogeography In The Sea Of Cort Z

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Genre : Science
Author : Ted J. Case
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Release : 1983-01-01
File : 536 Pages
ISBN-13 : 0520047990


Federal Register

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Genre : Administrative law
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Release : 1990-04-24
File : 902 Pages
ISBN-13 : UIUC:30112059132396