Reptiles are cold-blooded, air-breathing vertebrates having the skin covered with scales. The class includes tortoises, turtles, lizards, snakes and the Crocodilia.
Amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates with smooth skin. The class includes salamanders, frogs, toads and newts.
Herpetology is the scientific study of reptiles and amphibians.
Amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates with smooth skin. The class includes salamanders, frogs, toads and newts.
Herpetology is the scientific study of reptiles and amphibians.
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- Amphibians and Reptiles of Iowa A photographic field guide and detailed account of the animals.
- Herping The Trans-Pecos Pictorial tour of the species in several regions of west Texas. Images and notes on herpetofauna found in the area.
- AmphibiaWeb A searchable online database of amphibians with much information relating to their biology and conservation.
- Reptiles and Amphibians of Oregon Source of information for reptiles and amphibians of the Pacific northwest, presented by the University of Oregon.
- Herp Digest Weekly published electronic newsletter about latest international scientific and conservation news on reptiles and amphibians.
- West Virginia Herpetology Thomas Pauley's lab at Marshall University includes a complete guide to amphibians and reptiles in the state.
- Herpetology.com Comprehensive collection of internet links related to the study of reptiles and amphibians.
- Wild Herps John Sullivan's small collection of images and notes about reptiles and amphibians from around the world.
- Alabama Herpetological Atlas Project Includes species list, teacher's guide and project information.
- Center for Reptile and Amphibian Conservation and Management Conservation materials and species accounts for herpetofauna of the Midwestern United States.
- Florida Museum of Natural History Herpetology Programs and resources for native reptiles and amphibians. Includes checklists and events.
- Herper.com: Reptiles and Amphibians Articles, photographs and links related to herpetology, herpetoculture and herpetofauna.
- Mike's Herpetofauna Page Images and field notes of United States reptiles and amphibians by Mike Pingleton.
- Reptiles of British Columbia Information on the reptiles found in the region. Includes species descriptions, images, range maps and related links.
- Pilbara Pythons Australian based website that includes herpetology help information, images, reptile safari data and related links.
- Ecosnake.com Promotes understanding of reptiles and amphibians in the wild and as well as captivity. Offers general information, forum and images.
- Kansas Herp Atlas Species accounts for the state's reptiles and amphibians, forum, and links.
- Reptiles Introduction to the biology of snakes, turtles, lizards, alligators and crocodiles with a reptile quiz.
- Rainforest Reptiles Notes on the reproductive biology of reptiles, the amniotic egg and reptilian health problems. Also images and details of some Australian reptiles.
- Amphibian Information Centre Marc Staniszewski provides details of the biology, reproduction and captive care of frogs, toads, salamanders and newts.
- Ecotoxicology of Tropical Amphibians Nicole Sookoo at the University of the West Indies has been testing the susceptibility of the frog, Physalaemus pustulosus, to various herbicides.
- Snake Scales Article from Wikipedia discussing the morphology, nomenclature, arrangement and importance of snake scales.
- Phyllomedusa: Journal of Neotropical Herpetology Publishes original research, short articles and review papers concerning the whole field of Herpetology and is available without charge.
- Amphibian Malformations Tracks developments in the malformation and decline of amphibian populations in North America.
- Northeast Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative NEARMI aims to determine the proportion of surveyed areas that are occupied by various species of amphibians and to estimate amphibian population sizes and trends.
- Great Lakes Declining Amphibians Working Group Group devoted to investigating the worldwide decline in amphibian population.
- Herpetological Conservation and Biology Journal dedicated to the conservation, ecology, and natural history of amphibians and reptiles. Open-access.
- A Silver Bullet? Biologist Reid Harris is studying the chytrid fungus that is imperiling up to one third of the world’s amphibian populations.
- Crocodilian Biology Database Includes information on morphological adaptations and general biology of crocodilians.
- Amphibians and Reptiles of North Carolina Guide to the herpetofauna of North Carolina which includes photographs, descriptions and frog calls.
- Herpetology at the American Museum of Natural History Department information, a list of collections and amphibian species of the world checklist.
- Names of North American Amphibians and Reptiles Translations of scientific names, list of description citations and data of persons honored in the nomenclature.
- Reptile Research Provides information about research projects being undertaken at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Australia.
- Reptiles and Amphibians of Coastal Southern California Illustrated guide to all native and introduced species by Robert N. Fisher, Ted J. Case and Chris Brown.
- South Asian Herpetology Supports the discussion of reptiles and amphibians in Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.
- Reproductive Biology of Snakes Transcript of an interview with Professor Robert Aldridge at the Science Show 2006 on snake reproduction and pheromone communication between snakes during mating.
- California Academy of Sciences: Herpetology Undertakes research into reptiles and amphibians and offers a searchable database of herpetology collections.