Author: Rodrigo Barban Zucoloto
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030563839
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 238
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This book aims to be a comprehensive review of the literature on the conservation genetics of the New World crocodilians, from the biological and demographical aspects of the living species to the application of molecular techniques for conservation purposes. It covers the current status of the molecular genetics applied to phylogenetics, phylogeography, diversity, kinship and mating system, and hybridization, as well its implications for decision making with regards to the conservation of these species at academic and governmental levels. This book can be used as a guide for graduate and undergraduate students to understand how conservation genetics techniques are carried out and how they can help preserve not only crocodilians but also other living species.
Author: C. Kenneth Dodd
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198726139
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 491
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This practical handbook of reptile field ecology and conservation brings together a distinguished, international group of reptile researchers to provide a state-of-the-art review of the many new and exciting techniques used to study reptiles. The authors describe ecological sampling techniques and how they are implemented to monitor the conservation status and population trends of snakes, lizards, tuatara, turtles, and crocodilians throughout the world. Emphasis is placed on the extent of statistical inference and the biases associated with different techniques and analyses. The chapters focus on the application of field research and data analysis for achieving an understanding of reptile life history, population dynamics, movement patterns, thermal ecology, conservation status, and the relationship between reptiles and their environment. The book emphasises the need for thorough planning, and demonstrates how a multi-dimensional approach incorporates information related to morphology, genetics, molecular biology, epidemiology, statistical modelling, animal welfare, and biosecurity. Although accentuating field sampling, sections on experimental applications in laboratories and zoos, thermal ecology, genetics, landscape ecology, disease and biosecurity, and management options are included. Much of this information is scattered in the scientific literature or not readily available, and the intention is to provide an affordable, comprehensive synthesis for use by graduate students, researchers, and practising conservationists worldwide.
Author: Gordon Grigg
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 1486300677
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 671
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Biology and Evolution of Crocodylians is a comprehensive review of current knowledge about the world's largest and most famous living reptiles. Gordon Grigg's authoritative and accessible text and David Kirshner's stunning interpretive artwork and colour photographs combine expertly in this contemporary celebration of crocodiles, alligators, caimans and gharials. This book showcases the skills and capabilities that allow crocodylians to live how and where they do. It covers the biology and ecology of the extant species, conservation issues, crocodylian–human interaction and the evolutionary history of the group, and includes a vast amount of new information; 25 per cent of 1100 cited publications have appeared since 2007. Richly illustrated with more than 500 colour photographs and black and white illustrations, this book will be a benchmark reference work for crocodylian biologists, herpetologists and vertebrate biologists for years to come.
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Publisher: IUCN
ISBN: 9782880329877
Category : Crocodiles
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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Author: Colin Stevenson
Publisher: Reed New Holland
ISBN: 9781925546286
Category : Crocodilians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Crocodiles come in a variety in size, shape, habits, and even habitats, from the infamous saltwater crocodiles that occasionally near 6 metres in length, to the diminutive 1.5 metre dwarf caimans from south america's tropics. This book explores all the facts and figures surrounding the ancestory of this intriguing family of reptilians, dispelling myths, and exploring their extensive evolution on the 230 million years that they have lived on this planet. With fantastic photography this book encapsulates the diversity of theses creatures. This book covers their evolutionary history, their biology and ecology and the diversity of the species.
Author: International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Crocodile Specialist Group. Working Meeting
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crocodiles
Languages : en
Pages : 374
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Author: International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Crocodile Specialist Group. Working Meeting
Publisher: IUCN
ISBN: 9782880329051
Category : Crocodiles
Languages : en
Pages : 238
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Author: John B. Thorbjarnarson
Publisher: IUCN
ISBN: 9782831700601
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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This Action Plan describes the conservation status of 23 species of the order Crocodylia found worldwide. The plan is arranged in three principal sections: an Introductory overview, Country accounts, and Species accounts. Each Country account describes the status of wild populations, and current management programmes. The Species accounts summarise the conservation status, principle threats, and existing management programmes and then describe the ecology and natural history of the species and set out recommended priority conservation projects.
Author: Eduardo Espinosa
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 112
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Author: F. W. Huchzermeyer
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 9780851997988
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 358
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This book is a comprehensive reference work on the biology, management and health of crocodiles, alligators and gharials. It is applicable to both farmed and captive animals.The introductory chapter describes crocodilian anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and behaviour. One chapter is devoted to important aspects of crocodile farming, namely nutrition; incubation of eggs; rearing; breeding; slaughter; and welfare. Subsequent chapters cover transmissible, nontransmissible and organ diseases, and diseases of eggs and hatchlings.
