Reptiles : biology, behavior and conservation / Kristin J. Baker, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Baker, Kristin J.

Series:

Reptiles--classification, evolution, and systems.

Animal science, issues, and professions series.

Reptiles--classification, evolution and systems

Animal science, issues and professions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reptiles.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (229 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hauppauge, N.Y. : Nova Science, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Presents research in the study of reptiles from across the globe. This book discusses topics that include the Northern Pine Snake; the Crocodilian cardiovascular system; spatial cognition in reptiles; the organisation and expression of immunoglobulin isotypes in reptiles; conservation of reptiles; salmonella infection in reptiles; and, more.

Contents:

Intro

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Contents

Preface

The Northern Pine Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus) in New Jersey: Its Life History, Behavior and Conservation

Abstract

Introduction

Brief Natural History of New Jersey Pine Snakes

Range

Habitat

Breeding

Hibernation

Contaminants

Methods and Research Approach

Vulnerability

Habitat and Conservation

Habitat Loss

Conservation Options

Nesting Behavior and Conservation

Nesting Habitat

Nesting Behavior

Hatchling Vulnerability

Conservation

Hibernation Behavior and Conservation

Habitat Selection

Risks during Hibernation

Pine Snake Conservation

Guidelines for the Construction of a Snake Hibernaculum

Predators

Native Predators

Human-Induced Predator Numbers

Killing and Poaching

Human Disturbance

Road Kills

Off-Road-Vehicles

Poaching

Investigator Effects

Understanding Effects

Long-Term Research Project

A Conservation Strategy

Risk To Pine Snakes

Protecting Pine Snakes

Educate local and state officials of the importance of Pine Snake habitats and mosaics necessary to maintain viable populations

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Special Habitat Requirements for Maintaining Stable Northern Pine Snake Populations

Overlapping Important Topics

Open Areas with Adjacent Forest

Patch Size and Dispersion

Seasonal Use

Conservation Implications and Summary

Lessons from Crocodilians on Vertebrate Cardiac Shunting and Exercise

Reptilian Right-to-Left Cardiac Shunt

Crocodilian Cardiovascular and Metabolic Plasticity in Response to Exercise

Does Crocodilian R-L Cardiac Shunt Affect Digestion, Growth, Breath-Hold or Oxygen Consumption?.

Digestion and Growth in Alligators with and without R-L Cardiac Shunt

Diving, Breath-Hold and Oxygen Consumption of Alligators with and without R-L Cardiac Shunt

Systemic Cardiac Output and Oxygen Consumption in Embryonic Alligators with the LAo Occluded Downstream of the Foramen of Panizza

Summary

Is The Crocodilian Exercise Training Response

Mammalian or Reptilian?

Exercise Training in Vertebrates

Exercise Training Response in Crocodilians

Comparison of Alligator Exercise Training Response with Squamates' and Mammals' Responses

Crocodilian R-L Cardiac Shunt is Not Adaptive

The Crocodilian Exercise Training Response is Intermediate between that of Lizards and Mammals

Abbreviations

Spatial Cognition in Reptiles

Long-Range Navigation and Geomagnetic Maps

Examples of Long-Range Navigation

The Geomagnetic Map

Role of Other Cues in Long-Range Navigation

Homing and the Celestial Compass

Examples of Homing

Role of Celestial Cues

Short-Range Navigation

Short-Range Navigation to a Goal

Spatial Win-Shift Tasks

Summary and Conclusions

Immunoglobulins in Reptiles

Ig Heavy Chain Isotypes in Reptiles

Ig Heavy Chain Locus Organization

Ig Light Chain Isotypes

Genomic Organization of Ig-Light Chain Loci

Immunoglobulin J-Chain

Generation of Antibody Diversity

Functions of Reptilian Immunoglobulins

Antibody Responses in Reptiles

Conclusion

The Influence of Public Attitudes on Policies for Conserving Reptiles

1. Introduction

2. Influences on Attitudes towards the Survival of Reptiles

3. The Likeability of Reptile Species and Attitudes to their Survival as Revealed by Surveys.

4. The Noah's Ark Problem and Support for Phylogenetic Similarity Principle

5. Dichotomy in the Distribution of the Likeability of Reptile Species

6. Knowledge, Ecotourism and Changes in Conservation Behaviours and in Attitudes of Humans to Reptiles Species

Dichotomy in Policies for Conserving Reptile Species with Particular Reference to Australia's Policies

Some Background

Dichotomy in Policies of Utilizing Reptile Species

Commercial Ranching and Farming and Provision of Economic Incentives for the Conservation of Reptiles

Comparison between Reptiles and Dinosaurs to Clarify their Differences and Similarities

Evolutionary History of Reptiles

The Origin of Reptiles

Amniote Egg

Main Groups

Amphibian-Reptilian Transition

Evolutionary History of Dinosaurs

Modern Definition

Dinosaurian Diversity

Reptilian-Dinosaurian Transition

Comparison of Respiratory System

Reptilian Respiration

Dinosaurian Respiration

Comparison of Skeletal Features

Reptilian Skeleton

Dinosaurian Skeleton

Concluding Remarks

New Finds of Early Cretaceous Fossil Vertebrate Remains on the Territory of Yakutia

Cadmium in the Wall Lizard Podarcis Sicula: Morphological and Molecular Effects on Embryonic and Adult Tissues

Materials and Methods

Animals

Cadmium Treatments

Cadmium Content in Lizard Tissues

Cytological Observations

Gene Expression Profiling

Results

Cadmium Effects in Adult Tissues

Cadmium Effects on Embryos

Salmonella Infection in Reptiles and Amphibians in a Changing World*

Salmonella in Herpetofauna

Transmission of Salmonella From Herpetofauna to Humans.

Possible Alteration of Salmonella Infection in Herpetofauna: Anthropogenic Disturbances and Stress

Advances in Amphibian and Reptile Ecotoxicological Research*

Literature Search

Overview of the Evolution of Amphibian and Reptile Ecotoxicological Literature

Diversity of Researchers

Sepcies-Taxonomic Considerations

Species-Geographic Considerations

Source of Pollution

Endpoints

Complexity and Ecological Relevance

Index

Blank Page.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61324-740-0

OCLC:

758386832