Wastelands to Wonderlands: The Shifting Environmental Identities of Alaska and Florida [PDF]
, 2015 A look at two of the United States\u27 most treasured and unique wilderness areas: the Florida Everglades and Alaska\u27s varied ...
Arena, Paul
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Chapter 15: Vulnerability of marine reptiles in the Great Barrier Reef to climate change [PDF]
, 2007 Marine reptiles are an important and well-documented component of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), comprising a single species of crocodile (Crocodylidae), six species of marine turtles (five Chelonidae and one Dermochelyidae), at least 16 species of sea ...
Hamann, M., Limpus, C.J., Read, M.A.
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Comportamento de termorregulação do jacaré-do-pantanal, Caiman crocodilus yacare. [PDF]
, 2011 A temperatura corpórea de 51 jacarés do Pantanal foi monitorada nos períodos de frio e calor em áreas de lagos e rios. A massa corpórea desses jacarés variou de 2 a 42 kg e seu tamanho afetou a temperatura média e a amplitude corpórea.
CAMPOS, Z. M. da S. +2 more
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Loathsome Beasts: Images of Reptiles and Amphibians in Art and Science
, 2007 The mythology and symbolism historically associated with reptiles and amphibians is unequaled by that of any other taxonomic group of animals. Even today, these creatures serve as icons - often indicating magic or evil - in a variety of media.
Etheridge, Kay
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Clutch size of Caiman latirostris (Crocodylia: Alligatoridae) varies on a latitudinal gradient [PDF]
, 2009 The distribution of the Broad-Snouted Caiman (Caiman latirostris) ranges from 5°S to 32°S. Thus, caiman populations are exposed to different climatic conditions, and this latitudinal gradient could affect aspects of their reproduction.
Piña, Carlos Ignacio +2 more
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Biologia reprodutiva de jacaré-do-papo-amarelo no rio Paraná, Brasil. [PDF]
, 2013 O jacaré-do-papo-amarelo, Caiman latirostris, tem ampla distribuição geográfica em países da América do Sul - Bolívia, Paraguai, Brasil, Argentina e Uruguai. (Medem, 1983).
CAMPOS, Z. M. da S., MOURÃO, G. de M.
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Animals living in polluted environments are a potential source of anti-tumour 2 molecule(s) [PDF]
, 2017 Despite advances in in therapeutic interventions and supportive care, the morbidity and mortality associated with cancer has remained significant. Thus there is a need for newer and more powerful anti-tumour agents.
Jeyamogan, Shareni +2 more
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What Colors Are Alligators and Crocodiles?
Have you ever wondered about the colors of alligators and crocodiles? In this article, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of these reptiles’ coloration. From the common dark grey of alligators to the various shades of green, brown, and tan, their colors can vary based on their environment. Interestingly, some alligators even share the same color as
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Management, conservation and farming of saltwater crocodiles: An Australian case study of sustainable commercial use [PDF]
, 2005 Opinions differ about what types of policies are likely to be most effective in conserving wildlife species. For example, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) is based on the premise that curbing the
Swarna Nantha, Hemanath, Tisdell, Clem
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The global decline of reptiles, deja’ vu amphibians [PDF]
, 2000 Reptile species are declining on a global scale. Six significant threats to reptile populations are habitat loss and degradation, introduced invasive species, environmental pollution, disease, unsustainable use, and global climate ...
Buhlmann, Kurt A. +10 more
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