References
Selected References
Blaustein, A. R., and D. B. Wake. 1995. The puzzle of declining amphibian populations. Sci. Am. 272:52–57 (Apr.). Amphibian populations are dwindling in many parts of the world. The causes are multiple, but all derive from human activities.
Conant, R., and J. T. Collins. 1998. A field guide to reptiles and amphibians: Eastern and Central North America. The Peterson field guide series. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated version of a popular field guide; color illustrations and distribution maps for all species.
del Pino, E. M. 1989. Marsupial frogs. Sci. Am. 260:110–118 (May). Several species of tropical frogs incubate their eggs on the female’s back, often in a special pouch, and emerge as advanced tadpoles or fully formed froglets.
Duellman, W. E. 1992. Reproductive strategies of frogs. Sci. Am. 267:80–87 (July). Many frogs have evolved improbable reproductive strategies that have permitted colonization of land.
Duellman, W. E., and L. R. Trueb. 1994. Biology of amphibians. Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University Press. Important comprehensive sourcebook of information on amphibians, extensively referenced and illustrated.
Gibbons, W. 1983. Their blood runs cold: adventures with reptiles and amphibians. Tuscaloosa, Alabama, University of Albama Press. Delightful account of personal experiences of a herpetologist, filled with engaging stories and interesting facts.
Halliday, T. R., and K. Adler (eds). 1986. The encyclopedia of reptiles and amphibians. New York, Facts on File, Inc. Excellent authoritative reference work with highquality illustrations.
Hanken, J. 1989. Development and evolution in amphibians. Am. Sci. 77:336–343 (July–Aug.). Explains how diversity in amphibian morphology has been achieved by modifications in development.
Lewis, S. 1989. Cane toads: an unnatural history. New York, Dolphin/Doubleday. Based on an amusing and informative film of the same title, this book describes the introduction of cane toads to Queensland, Australia and the unexpected consequences of their population explosion there. “If Monty Python teamed up with National Geographic, the result would be Cane Toads.”
Moffett, M. W. 1995. Poison-dart frogs: lurid and lethal. National Geographic 187(5):98–111 (May). Photographic essay of frogs that can be lethal even to the touch.
Narins, P. M. 1995. Frog communication. Sci. Am. 273:78–83 (Aug.). Frogs employ several strategies to hear and be heard amid the cacophony of chorusing of many frogs.
Petranka, J. W. 1998. Salamanders of the United States and Canada. Washington, DC, Smithsonian Institution Press. A comprehensive coverage of life history and ecology of American and Canadian salamanders.
Stebbins, R. C., and N. W. Cohen. 1995. A natural history of amphibians. Princeton, New Jersey, Princeton University Press. Worldwide treatment of amphibian biology, emphasizing physiological adaptations, ecology, reproduction, behavior, and a concluding section on amphibian declines.
Blaustein, A. R., and D. B. Wake. 1995. The puzzle of declining amphibian populations. Sci. Am. 272:52–57 (Apr.). Amphibian populations are dwindling in many parts of the world. The causes are multiple, but all derive from human activities.
Conant, R., and J. T. Collins. 1998. A field guide to reptiles and amphibians: Eastern and Central North America. The Peterson field guide series. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated version of a popular field guide; color illustrations and distribution maps for all species.
del Pino, E. M. 1989. Marsupial frogs. Sci. Am. 260:110–118 (May). Several species of tropical frogs incubate their eggs on the female’s back, often in a special pouch, and emerge as advanced tadpoles or fully formed froglets.
Duellman, W. E. 1992. Reproductive strategies of frogs. Sci. Am. 267:80–87 (July). Many frogs have evolved improbable reproductive strategies that have permitted colonization of land.
Duellman, W. E., and L. R. Trueb. 1994. Biology of amphibians. Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University Press. Important comprehensive sourcebook of information on amphibians, extensively referenced and illustrated.
Gibbons, W. 1983. Their blood runs cold: adventures with reptiles and amphibians. Tuscaloosa, Alabama, University of Albama Press. Delightful account of personal experiences of a herpetologist, filled with engaging stories and interesting facts.
Halliday, T. R., and K. Adler (eds). 1986. The encyclopedia of reptiles and amphibians. New York, Facts on File, Inc. Excellent authoritative reference work with highquality illustrations.
Hanken, J. 1989. Development and evolution in amphibians. Am. Sci. 77:336–343 (July–Aug.). Explains how diversity in amphibian morphology has been achieved by modifications in development.
Lewis, S. 1989. Cane toads: an unnatural history. New York, Dolphin/Doubleday. Based on an amusing and informative film of the same title, this book describes the introduction of cane toads to Queensland, Australia and the unexpected consequences of their population explosion there. “If Monty Python teamed up with National Geographic, the result would be Cane Toads.”
Moffett, M. W. 1995. Poison-dart frogs: lurid and lethal. National Geographic 187(5):98–111 (May). Photographic essay of frogs that can be lethal even to the touch.
Narins, P. M. 1995. Frog communication. Sci. Am. 273:78–83 (Aug.). Frogs employ several strategies to hear and be heard amid the cacophony of chorusing of many frogs.
Petranka, J. W. 1998. Salamanders of the United States and Canada. Washington, DC, Smithsonian Institution Press. A comprehensive coverage of life history and ecology of American and Canadian salamanders.
Stebbins, R. C., and N. W. Cohen. 1995. A natural history of amphibians. Princeton, New Jersey, Princeton University Press. Worldwide treatment of amphibian biology, emphasizing physiological adaptations, ecology, reproduction, behavior, and a concluding section on amphibian declines.
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