The Newts and Salamanders of Europe - Rilegato

Griffiths, Richard

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ISBN 10: 012303955X ISBN 13: 9780123039552

Casa editrice: Academic Pr, 1996

Riassunto

Nearly thirty years after the publication of the last detailed book on the newts and salamanders of Europe, this book at last provides a much needed, modern coverage of the ecology, behavior, evolution, and conservation of these fascinating amphibians. The author abandons the popular conception of amphibians as a primitive group poorly adapted to life on land. Indeed, he shows how the diversity of newt and salamanders life-styles underlines how this relatively small group of animals have survived in such diverse habitats as underground caves, mountain tops, tropical forests, and the Siberian tundra. Delightfully illustrated and fully referenced throughout, the book synthesizes much recent research into a lively and readable format that will be of interest to both experienced and inexperienced herpetologists and natural historians. Given recent concern over global amphibian declines, newts and salamanders have been the focus of considerable media attention and scientific work in recent years. This book describes how an understanding of the ecology and habitat requirements of these animals can lead to more effective conservation measures.Key Features:

* Presents the first synthesis of research for nearly 30 years
* Reviews current conservation issues
* Provides up-to-date species accounts and color photos
* Includes a user-friendly guide to the relationships between different species and subspecies

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Recensione:

"The photographs are excellent, providing a real feel for their subjects. Indeed, the technical production of the book is excellent and fully matches the quality of the text. This is a book that any naturalist will enjoy and which will be a constant source of reference for both specialists and non-specialists for many years to come."--Jeremy Greenwood, Habitat

L'autore:

Dr Griffiths is currently a Lecturer in Biodiversity Conservation at the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology, University of Kent.

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• Editore: Academic Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• ISBN 10: 012303955X
• ISBN 13: 9780123039552
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 188
• Disegnatore: Teunis Bas, Benson Paul, Elmhurst Samantha