Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania - A Complete Guide to Species of Conservation Concern

Informationen zum Autor Michael A. Steele is the H. Fenner Endowed Professor of Research Biology at Wilkes University. He is a coauthor of North American Tree Squirrels , Squirrels of the World , and Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania: A Complete Guide to Species of Conservation Concern . Margaret C. Brittingham is a professor of wildlife resources at Pennsylvania State University and a state Wildlife Extension Specialist. She chairs the Ornithological Technical Committee of the Pennsylvania Biological Survey. Timothy J. Maret is a professor of biology at Shippensburg University and chair of the Amphibian and Reptile Technical Committee of the Pennsylvania Biological Survey. Joseph F. Merritt is a professor of zoology at the University of Illinois and the author of Guide to the Mammals of Pennsylvania and Biology of Small Mammals . Klappentext This review of Pennsylvania's conservation efforts is the first book to focus exclusively on the state's vertebrates of concern. The 133 species of reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals discussed in this book are Pennsylvania's most vulnerable terrestrial vertebrates. Each species is described in a full account that details basic biology and includes photographs and range maps. The accompanying narratives focus on conservation priorities, research needs, and management recommendations. Featuring information compiled from a broad array of sources and contributors who are recognized authorities on their respective species, this volume is a model for wildlife conservation across much of the northeastern United States. A roadmap that reveals the Keystone State's most sensitive species and what can be done to manage and conserve these important natural resources, Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania is a valuable tool for wildlife managers, conservationists, and naturalists. Zusammenfassung A road map that reveals the Keystone State's most sensitive species and what can be done to manage and conserve these important natural resources! Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania is a valuable tool for wildlife managers! conservationists! and naturalists. ...

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• Authors: Michael A. Steele, Michael A. (Wilkes University) Brittingham Steele, Michael A. Brittingham Steele
• Assisted by: Margaret C. Brittingham (Editor), Margaret C. (Professor of Wildlife Resources Brittingham (Editor), Brittingham Margaret C. (Editor), Timothy J. Maret (Editor), Timothy J. (Associate Professor of Biology Maret (Editor), Maret Timothy J. (Editor), Joseph F. Merritt (Editor), Michael A. Steele (Editor), Michael A. (Wilkes University) Steele (Editor)
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.02.2011
• EAN: 9780801895449
• ISBN: 978-0-8018-9544-9
• No. of pages: 528
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / General, Pennsylvania, NATURE / Endangered Species, Endangered species & extinction of species, Zoology and animal sciences, Endangered species and extinction of species, Zoology: Vertebrates