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Posted by Colchicine on October 09, 2002 at 09:42:15:
I came across a book, and after reading it I realized that it would be great for all of the hobbyists on these forums that don't have degrees in Biology.
A Natural History of Amphibians
Robert C. C. Stebbins Nathan W. Cohen With Nathan W. Cohen
A link is provided below for more info. It costs ~$25.
I find it extremely easy to read and it is not dry. It uses BOTH common and scientific names when refering to animals. It is basically a condensed version on my Herpetology textbook because it covers a wide array of topics on amphibians. I don't see how any intelligent teenager or someone who has been out of school for 20yrs would have much trouble reading this. A dictionary may be necessary, but hey, I keep one beside me whenever I am reading anyway.
Here is what the publisher says about the book.
This book presents information "about the general biology and natural history of frogs, toads, salamanders, and caecilians. . . . The 20 chapters introduce and define the Amphibia and relate aspects of amphibian anatomy plus associated functions such as breathing, locomotion, chemoreception, food habits, voice, and hearing; they also discuss temperature and body-water regulation;predation and home range movements, territorial behavior, homing, and migration; reproductive patterns and parental care; and contributions to human welfare. Declining amphibian populations is the focus of the closing chapter."
I can't emphasize enough to all of you how important it is to read about the animals that depend on you and your decisions for their every need. I can promise you that reading through this book will not make you aware of amphibian's complexities and their need for conservation, but also it will help you to understand your pet's behaviors a lot better.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction 3
2 Skin 10
3 Breathing 17
4 Limbs and Locomotion 26
5 Tail 33
6 Nose and Chemoreception 37
7 Eyes and Vision 42
8 Food Habits 54
9 Ears and Hearing 67
10 Voice 76
11 Temperature Characteristics 89
12 Body Water Regulation 102
13 Protection against Predators 110
14 Home Range and Movements 121
15 Territorial Behavior and Fighting 126
16 Homing and Migration 131
17 Reproduction 140
18 Parental Care 195
19 Contributions of Amphibians to Human Welfare 205
20 Declining Amphibians 210
Literature Cited 253
Index 301
