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Herpetology (Greek herpeton = to creep, to ramp and logos = in this context explanation or reason) is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of reptiles and amphibians. Many biologists use the term "herp" for all reptiles and amphibians.
Herpetology deals with what are called the cold-blooded tetrapods, that is, those land vertebrates which are ectothermic (deriving their body temperature from their environment) rather than endothermic (deriving their body heat from an independent, internal source). Studies in this field also relate to snakes (the cold-blooded reptiles lacking limbs). This distinction applies to most (though not quite all) living tetrapods, but may break down somewhat in regard to extinct reptilian creatures such as dinosaurs, about whose body metabolism we know frustratingly little and the sea turtles which seem to have some degree of endothermy owing to their large size. (See the article on Bob Bakker for more information about the warm-blooded dinosaur theory.)
The two taxonomic classes dealt with in herpetology, reptiles and amphibians, share "cold-bloodedness" but otherwise have surprisingly little else in common. Typically, amphibians have a permeable skin that assists in the exchange of gases and respiration, have a two-chambered heart like fish, and are often bound to water for at least some part of their life, if only the laying of eggs or birth of young. Their skins have many glands and are often toxic. Reptiles, by contrast, have a dry watertight skin, usually protected by scales, that normally has few if any glands. The reptilian heart is a three-chambered one (four-chambered in the case of crocodilians), and living reptilians usually if not always lay eggs or give birth on land; even marine turtles which only come ashore for this purpose. Again, extinct creatures may have exhibited some differences. A number of reptile species, most notably some of the snake species, undergo live birth in which development is completely internal.
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talking music with my peeps in herpetology.
BadyLove417 (Brandy Ward) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:12:38 -0000
talking music with my peeps in herpetology.
http://www.seh-herpetology.org/herpetologynotes/Volume2_PDFs/Silva_Herpetology_Notes_Volume2_pages215-217.pdf
ccostah (Henrique Costa) Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:50:02 -0000
http://www.seh-herpetology.org/herpetologynotes/Volume2_PDFs/Silva_Herpetology_Notes_Volume2_pages215-217.pdf
Enquanto isso... recebi um convite pra ser revisor de uma nota submetida ao periódico Herpetology Notes. \o/
ccostah (Henrique Costa) Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:59:24 -0000
Enquanto isso... recebi um convite pra ser revisor de uma nota submetida ao periódico Herpetology Notes. \o/
What Kinds Of Jobs Could A Herpetology Major Get?: I love reptiles and would love to major in herpetology. Howe.. http://tinyurl.com/yzv24mu
blogtoblog (blogblog) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:41:30 -0000
What Kinds Of Jobs Could A Herpetology Major Get?: I love reptiles and would love to major in herpetology. Howe.. http://tinyurl.com/yzv24mu
Chilling in Herpetology, Loving that its Friday XD
wadeiscompton (Matthew Durham) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:04 -0000
Chilling in Herpetology, Loving that its Friday XD
Listening to William Woodin speak at the Herpetology Society. UA Biotech building. Snakes! Eek!
mrswoodin (Catharine Kim Woodin) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:10:54 -0000
Listening to William Woodin speak at the Herpetology Society. UA Biotech building. Snakes! Eek!
Alabama Herpetological Atlas Project - Includes species list, teacher's guide and project information.
Amazon Herp - Introduction to the reptiles and amphibians of the Peruvian, Amazon, with images. Includes articles from Reptiles magazine.
Meta Description: [ Amazon herps and Amazon herp travel. Search for reptiles and amphibians in the Peruvian Amazon. ]
Amphibian Research - Tracks developments in the malformation and decline of amphibian populations in North America and elsewhere.
Amphibians and Reptiles of North Carolina - Guide to the herpetofauna of North Carolina which includes photographs, descriptions and frog calls.
Australian Herpetology Dictionary - Repository of information on herpetofauna and ongoing herpetolgical research from James Cook University in Australia.
Meta Description: [ Directory to Herpetological pages and links ]
Center for Reptile and Amphibian Conservation and Management - Conservation materials and species accounts for herpetofauna of the midwestern United States.
Meta Description: [ The mission of the Center for Reptile and Amphibian Conservation and Management
is to promote these animals through research, education, and outreach. ]
Center for Reptile and Amphibian Research - Specializes in collecting and breeding diverse species. Offers assembled species list, research results and images.
Meta Description: [ The Center for Reptile and Amphibian Research specializes in rare and threatened reptile species, particularly the Boelens Python. ]
Contemporary Herpetology - Devoted to the global dissemination of scientific data on amphibians, turtles, crocodilians and reptiles.
Meta Description: [ Contemporary Herpetology publishes peer-reviewed original work with up-to-date internet technology, color graphics, and interactive results ]
Ecosnake.com - Promotes understanding of reptiles and amphibians in the wild and as well as captivity. Offers general information, forum and images.
Meta Description: [ Reptile Conservation Resources promotes understanding of the role of reptiles and amphibians in the wild and in captivity. Reptile Conservation Resources provides informational and educational programs on the natural history and captive care of amphibians and reptiles. ]
Field Observations of California Amphibians and Reptiles - Data about a book on California's herpetofauna by William Flaxington. Offers species lists and images.
Florida Museum of Natural History Herpetology - Programs and resources for native reptiles and amphibians. Includes checklists and events.
Meta Description: [ The herpetology, reptiles and
amphibians, of Florida and programs at the Florida Museum of Natural History and University of Florida are presented.
Guides to the identification of reptiles and amphibians in Florida and round the world also are presented. ]
Great Lakes Declining Amphibians Working Group - Group devoted to investigating the worldwide decline in amphibian population. Features a list of publications.
Herp Digest - Weekly published electronic newsletter about latest international scientific and conservation news on reptiles and amphibians.
Herper.com: Reptiles and Amphibians - Articles, photographs and links related to herpetology, herpetoculture and herpetofauna.
Meta Description: [ Reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, and other invertebrates: natural history and husbandry. ]
Herpetology at the American Museum of Natural History - Department information, a list of collections and amphibian species of the world checklist.
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Herpetology Northwest Conservation - Site for the pacific northwestern United States that offers data on the life history and conservation of the species.
Meta Description: [ herpetology resources, information, and concervation of reptiles and amphibians in the northwest ]
Herpetology of Robert Jadin - Dedicated to the conservation of reptiles and amphibians, this expeditionist's journal contains images, articles and stories.
Herpetology.com - Comprehensive collection of internet links related to the study of reptiles and amphibians.
Meta Description: [ Information & links for reptile/amphibian study ]
Herping The Trans-Pecos - Pictorial tour of the species in several regions of west Texas. Images and notes on herpetofauna found in the area.
Meta Description: [ A herper's tour of the Trans-Pecos featuring many pictures of habitats and various types of animals. ]
Herps of Texas - Guide to the state's reptiles and amphibians. Includes information, photograph gallery and range maps.
International Herpetological Symposium - Provides a yearly symposium for the dissemination of data and research pertaining to amphibians and reptiles.
Meta Description: [ International Herpetological Symposium ]
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Kansas Herp Atlas - Site includes detailed species accounts for the state's reptiles and amphibians, forum, and links.
Mike's Herpetofauna Page - Images and field notes of United States reptiles and amphibians by Mike Pingleton.
Names of North American Amphibians and Reptiles - Translations of scientific names, list of description citations and data of persons honored in the nomenclature.
Nephrurus - Contains images, a forum and general information regarding rare reptiles across the world.
Meta Description: [ [NEPHRURUS.COM] - Home to the rarest geckos in the world ]
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Oklahoma Herpetology Page - Checklist, keys, images and links for regional reptiles and amphibians. List of herpetologists at Oklahoma State University.
Pilbara Pythons - Australian based website that includes herpetology help information, images, reptile safari data and related links.
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Randall Reiserer's Home Page - Research interests of this Vanderbilt University student, with content on natural history, ecology and snake behavior.
Reptile and Amphibian Images - Images of reptiles and amphibians from around the world taken by Zoltan Takacs.
Meta Description: [ Dr. Zoltan Takacs: snake, venomous animal & nature photos, expeditions, scientific resources & contact. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Table of Contents ]
Reptiles and Amphibians of Iowa - A photographic field guide and detailed account of Iowan reptiles and amphibians as well as related links.
Meta Description: [ Reptiles and Amphibians of Iowa and Minnesota with detailed descriptions, range maps and photographs of every species of snake, lizard, turtle, frog, toad and salamander. ]
Reptiles and Amphibians of Minnesota - Photographic field guides and detailed accounts of the reptiles and amphibians that reside in the area.
Meta Description: [ A photographic guide to Minnesota's reptiles and amphibians with detailed species accounts of all of the snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, toads and salamanders of the state. ]
Reptiles and Amphibians of Oregon - Source of information for reptiles and amphibians of the Pacific northwest, presented by the University of Oregon.
Meta Description: [ Amphibians and Reptiles of Oregon, class website for the University of Oregon ]
Reptiles Down Under - News, information, articles and images concerning Australian reptiles, amphibians as well as herpetology.
Meta Description: [ Information on Australian herpetology. Reptiles for sale and amphibians for sale in Australia. Site by Stewart Macdonald, a herpetologist in Brisbane, Queensland. ]
Reptiles of British Columbia - Information on the reptiles found in the region. Includes species descriptions, images, range maps and related links.
Savannah River Ecology Lab Herpetology - Data on research activities, images, sounds and species descriptions from this lab that is situated in South Carolina.
South American Journal of Herpetology - Published by the Brazilian Society of Herpetology, the journal aims to provide a medium of communication with local communities and promote international scientific cooperation.
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South Asian Herpetology - Supports the discussion of reptiles and amphibians in Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.
South Carolina Reptiles and Amphibians - Features images, notes, observations and links about the species found in the area.
Meta Description: [ A photo collection of reptiles and amphibians found in South Carolina. ]
Successfully Owning Herps - An author's guide to choosing reptiles and amphibians. Includes identifications and species data.
Meta Description: [ Successfully Raising Herps ]
West Virginia Herpetology - Thomas Pauley's lab at Marshall University includes a complete guide to amphibians and reptiles in the state.
Meta Description: [ Headquarters for amphibian and reptile research in WV ]
Wild Herps - John Sullivan's small collection of images and notes about reptiles and amphibians from around the world.
Wisconsin Herpetology - Data resource created by the Milwaukee Public Museum to educate the public on the amphibians and reptiles found in the area.
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