Download or read book Texas Horned Lizards written by Emily Hudd and published by Unique Animal Adaptations. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Examines the adaptations and life of Texas horned lizards"--

Download or read book Herping Texas written by Michael A. Smith and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2018-10-12 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coiled beneath discarded trash or rocky slabs, basking along river edges, and tucked into rock cuts beside the highway, reptiles and amphibians constantly surround us. While many people go out of their way to avoid snakes or shudder at the thought of touching a toad, herpers take to the field armed with cameras, hooks, and notebooks hoping to come across a horned lizard, green tree frog, or even a diamondback rattlesnake. In Herping Texas: The Quest for Reptiles and Amphibians, Michael Smith and Clint King, expert naturalists and field herpers, take readers on their adventures across the state as they search for favorite herps and rare finds. Organized by ecoregion, Herping Texas describes some of the state’s most spectacular natural places, from Big Bend to the Big Thicket. Each chapter contains photographs of the various snakes, lizards, toads, and turtles Smith and King have encountered on their trips. Part nature travel writing and part guide to field herping, Herping Texas also includes a section on getting started, where the authors give readers necessary background on best field herping practices. A glossary defines herping lingo and scientific terms for newcomers, and an appendix lists threatened and endangered species at the state and federal level. Herping Texas promotes experiencing natural places and wildlife equipped with solid information and a responsible conservation ethic. Throughout their decades tracking herps, Smith and King have collected humorous anecdotes and fascinating facts about reptiles and amphibians. By sharing those, they hope to dispel some of the stigma and false ideas people have about these misunderstood animals.

Download or read book Texas Horned Lizards written by Emily Hudd and published by Capstone Press. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you love reptiles? Did you know that some have impressive horns? Read this book to learn about the Texas horned lizard's amazing adaptations.

Download or read book Horned Lizards written by Jane Manaster and published by Texas Tech University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book of horny toads.

Download or read book Introduction to Horned Lizards of North America written by Wade C. Sherbrooke and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2003-05-08 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Horned 'toads' have long inspired curious humans, from ancient Indian rock artists and the earliest Spanish explorers to modern scientists. These lizards specialize on ants for food, employ distinctive defensive tactics for different enemies, arch their bodies to collect rainwater, and exhibit numerous other adaptations to arid environments. Wade Sherbrooke's wonderful book, packed with facts and personal insights, will give everyone from lay naturalists to seasoned field biologists a new appreciation for these magically bizarre animals."—Harry W. Greene, author of Snakes: The Evolution of Mystery in Nature "Written in language understandable by anyone, Sherbrooke's newly revised little book on horned lizards is an exceedingly useful reference that covers most of what is known about these interesting and unusual lizards."—Eric R. Pianka, author of The Lizard Man Speaks "Wade Sherbrooke has provided in this very readable book a concise introduction to the evolution and natural history of the horned lizards, their impact on human art, and their future in an increasingly human-dominated planet. No one has more first-hand knowledge of the life history of horned lizards than Dr. Sherbrooke, so this book represents more than a summary; Sherbrooke provides insight into the life and times of horned lizards as no one else could. Amateur and professional alike will find much to enjoy about this book."—Darrel Frost, American Museum of Natural History Praise for the first edition: "[This is] the horned lizard bible deluxe."—Coevolution

Download or read book Texas Lizards written by Troy D. Hibbitts and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Texas offers the opportunity to observe lizard diversity like no other part of the country," writes Laurie J. Vitt in the foreword to Texas Lizards. From the moist eastern Piney Woods to the western deserts, lizards can be found in every part of Texas. The state has forty-five native and six naturalized species of lizards, almost half of the 115 species that live in the continental United States. Yet Texas lizards have not received full coverage in regional field guides, and no other guide dedicated solely to the state's lizards has ever been published. Texas Lizards is a complete identification guide to all fifty-one native and established exotic lizard species. It offers detailed species accounts, range maps, and excellent color photographs (including regional, gender, and age variations for many species) to aid field identification. The authors, two of the state's most knowledgeable herpetologists, open the book with a broad overview of lizard natural history, conservation biology, observation, and captive maintenance before providing a key to Texas lizards and accounts of the various lizard families and species. Appendices list species of questionable occurrence in Texas and nonestablished exotic species. Informational resources on Texas lizards, a map of Texas counties, a glossary, a bibliography, and indexes of common and scientific names round out the volume.

Download or read book The Texanist written by David Courtney and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Courtney's columns from the Texas Monthly, curing the curious, exorcizing bedevilment, and orienting the disoriented, advising "on such things as: Is it wrong to wear your football team's jersey to church? When out at a dancehall, do you need to stick with the one that brung ya? Is it real Tex-Mex if it's served with a side of black beans? Can one have too many Texas-themed tattoos?"--Amazon.com.

Download or read book Texas Horned Lizard written by Jayden Wyatt and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-16 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) is one of roughly 14 North American species of thorny bodied reptiles called horned lizard. This kind of horned lizard is commonly celebrated for it's uncanny, however most bewildering advancement. It has a serum releasing insurance that fires from the edges of the reptile's eyes that can alarm its hunters away. The horned lizard is ordinarily named a "horned toad," or "horned frog," however it's anything but an amphibian neither a frog.

Download or read book Horned Lizards written by Wade C. Sherbrooke and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This staple-bound volume is published by the Southwest Parks and Monuments Association and is Number 31 in their Popular Series. It contains descriptions and 75+ photos and illustrations. "Over the centuries these creatures have influenced the art and mythology of the prehistoric and historic Indians of the Southwest."

Download or read book O Ye Legendary Texas Horned Frog written by June Rayfield Welch and published by Yellow Rose Press (TX). This book was released on 1993-05 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories about horny toad lizards as pets to different people.

Download or read book Spatial Use and Survivorship of Translocated Wild caught Texas Horned Lizards Phrynosoma Cornutum written by Kelly Jo Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I conducted a three-year study to evaluate the feasibility of reintroduction of Texas horned lizards (Phrynosoma cornutum), a state threatened species in Texas that appears to be declining throughout its distribution. Lizards were translocated from natural populations in western Texas to the McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse Wildlife Management Area (MWMA) in the Cross Timbers of central Texas, an ecoregion that has experienced apparent local extirpations of horned lizards. The management area has been owned and operated by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department since 2006 and has undergone extensive horned lizard habitat restoration throughout the area. Lizards were moved to the management area following a restoration project directed at improving a section of the MWMA for Texas horned lizards through brush removal. After a ten-day acclimation period and soft release, I tracked horned lizards to evaluate daily movements, spatial use, sources of mortality, reproduction, as well as monitor body condition. Daily movement averages and total area use of individuals were similar to those recorded for wild individuals with peaks in movement occurring between May and June. Survivorship was also similar to that reported from wild populations, although there was a notable decline in survivorship across the three active seasons. Although I observed reproduction each year and body condition of lizards remained mostly stable, mortality of translocated lizards was high, and may ultimately hinder success of reintroduction projects that are not adequately designed.

Download or read book Survival Movement and Fine scale Habitat Selection of Reintroduced Texas Horned Lizards Phrynosoma Cornutum written by Alyssa A. Fink and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The historical range of the Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) spans most of Texas, and some surrounding states. However, the species has experienced range contraction and population declines throughout much of the range. There is no substantial evidence to specify a single cause, so it is likely the decline has been triggered by multiple factors. Possible threats include Red Imported Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta), herbicides and pesticides, habitat destruction and disturbance, and collection for the pet trade. Greater conservation effort is needed for Texas Horned Lizards, requiring more detailed knowledge of their habitat requirements. The habitat description given by many researchers is vague, such as that from Burrow et al. (2001): "a mosaic of bare ground, herbaceous vegetation, and woody vegetation in close proximity." I used radiotelemetry to examine the survival, movement, and fine-scale habitat selection of 23 individual horned lizards released at a reintroduction site in central Texas. The results of my study indicate an early drop in survival within the first few days post-release, followed by a relatively gradual decline in survival over the next 60 - 90 days. Only one of the 23 lizards successfully entered hibernation in the fall. Of the 23 lizards, nine were predated, especially shortly after release by snakes and raccoons. Eight lizards had an undetermined fate because their radio signals were lost. Daily movements were short (mean = 14.49 m, SD = 21.52 m), and home range sizes decreased when the initial locations post-release were removed, indicating lizards dispersed before settling into a home range. My study revealed that Texas Horned Lizards used habitat in similar proportion to what was available on the landscape, but chose locations based on thermoregulatory needs and distance to harvester ant colonies. Overall, reintroduction efforts for Texas Horned Lizards might prove successful because the lizards tend to stay close to the release site and exhibit relatively normal behavior. However, methods to increase survival, such as predator removal and initial release of more lizards, should be used to ensure greater success.

Download or read book Horned Toads Are Not Toads written by Wes Flynn and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The horned toad has become a symbol of the southwestern United States, living mainly in desert areas. However, this misnamed creature can be found from Central Mexico all the way up to Southern Canada. Many people think it’s a toad because of its wide body and short snout, but it’s really a lizard. Readers will enjoy learning about the horned toad and the crazy ways it stays safe from predators. Color photographs of horned toads in the wild are sure to amaze readers.

Download or read book Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-07-18 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures is a fascinating read - not only do you discover the basics of reptile and amphibian anatomy, you also learn about the lives and times of a great number of creatures: see how they survive in lakes and rivers, forests and deserts, and how they have adapted to the most inhospitable habitats. Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and shocking facts to share with your friends. It's everything you need to know, and everything you WANT to find out.

Download or read book Zombie Birds Astronaut Fish and Other Weird Animals written by Becky Crew and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-03-18 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a walk on the weird side! Astronaut fish swimming in zero gravity? Fluffy little birds hungry for brains? Transformer butterflies morphing in midair? It's either a bad trip or one crazy safari. Becky Crew takes you on the latter by mixing serious scientific facts with lighthearted anthropomorphic stories. Each animal profile starts with a short, humorous day-in-the-life-of bit that leads into the real science of these really strange creatures. Becky keeps things fresh by mixing in her wit with the interesting facts. From naked mole rat reproduction to the Wolverine-style defenses of Cameroon's hairy frogs, Zombie Birds, Astronaut Fish, and Other Weird Animals packs enough information for one heck of a nature walk.

Download or read book Lizards written by Eric R. Pianka and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2003-09-24 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of the diversity of lizards and their major adaptive features. The authors discuss the latest research findings and provide new hypotheses about lizard diversity.

Download or read book Javelinas written by Jane Manaster and published by Texas Tech University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Javelinas, or collared peccaries, are one of the most common wild animals of the American Southwest. Living in inhospitable areas, these little relatives of pigs and hippopotami have a public image long confused by folktales and misinformation. This book chronicles the javelinas' lifestyle and facts about their interactions with humans"--Provided by publisher.