Amphibians, reptiles and turtles in Kansas / Joseph T. Collins, Suzanne L. Collins, Travis W. Taggart ; with artwork by Errol D. Hooper, Jr. ; photographs by Suzanne L. Collins.
Publisher:
Eagle Mountain Publishing,
Copyright Date:
2010
Description:
xvi, 312 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 23 cm.
"This volume is the result of studies sponsored by the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Westar Energy"--T.p. verso. Rev. and expanded ed. of: Amphibians and reptiles in Kansas / Joseph T. Collins, with photographs by Suzanne L. Collins. 3rd ed., 1993. Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-305) and index.
Summary:
Contains the most current information on the identification, size, distribution, and natural history of each species of amphibian, reptile. and turtle found in the state. Innovative features include the recognition of turtles as a distinct evolutionary lineage, and the elimination of subspecies because most scientists consider them evolutionarily uninformative.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.