E-grāmata: Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State: Identification, Natural History, and Conservation

Conducted between 1990-1999, the New York State Amphibian and Reptile Atlas Project collected detailed information on the distributions of the state's herpetofauna. With a strong emphasis on conservation biology, this field guide for students, researchers, and natural resource professionals summarizes the project data. Illustrating the volume are b&w maps and clearly-labeled photographs, plus a section of color plates. Gibbs is affiliated with the State U. of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

This is the first guide yet produced to the amphibians and reptiles of New York State, a large and heavily populated state that hosts a surprisingly diverse and interesting community of amphibians and reptiles. This much needed guide to the identification, distribution, natural history and conservation of the amphibians and reptiles of New York State fill a long-empty niche.

The book is the first comprehensive presentation of the distributional data gathered for the New York State Amphibian and Reptile Atlas project. With more than 60,000 records compiled from 1990-1999, this extraordinary and up-to-date database provides a rich foundation for the book. This volume provides detailed narratives on the 69 species native to New York State. With a heavy emphasis on conservation biology, the book also includes chapters on threats, legal protections, habitat conservation guidelines, and conservation case studies.

Also included are 67 distribution maps and 62 pages of color photographs contributed by more than 30 photographers. As a field guide or a desk reference, The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State is indispensable for anyone interested in the vertebrate animals of the Northeast, as well as students, field researchers and natural resource professionals.