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

Steele, Michael A. (EDT)/ Brittingham, Margaret C. (EDT)/ Maret, Timothy J. (EDT)

Johns Hopkins University Press（2011/02発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 528 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780801895449
• DDC分類 596.16809748

Full Description

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 by 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 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.

Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Conservation of Terrestrial Vertebrates: An Overview and Synthesis
Chapter 2. Wildlife Habitat: The Key to Abundance, Distribution, and Diversity
Chapter 3. Pennsylvania's Wildlife Action Plan
Chapter 4. The Amphibians and Reptiles
Chapter 5. The Birds
Chapter 6. The Mammals
Chapter 7. Critical and Emerging Issues in the Conservation of Terrestrial Vertebrates
Appendix
Literature Cited
Index