Download or read book The Growling Grass Frog and the Late spring and Summer Breeding Frogs of North western Victoria written by Michael J. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Conservation Genetics of the Growling Grass Frog Litoria Raniformis in Urbanising Landscapes written by Claire Catherine Keely and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proportion of the world's human population living in cities and towns (urban areas) grew rapidly over the 20th century. Indeed, the global urban population grew by an order of magnitude during this period, from 220 million to 2.8 billion. By 2030, the global urban population is expected to swell to almost 5 billion. Urbanisation is a key threatening process for amphibians, with the global amphibian assessment listing greater than one-third of the world's known amphibian species as currently threatened by urbanisation. As is the case for biodiversity more generally, habitat loss and fragmentation represent pervasive impacts of urbanisation for amphibians. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recognises genetic diversity as one of three forms of biodiversity requiring conservation. However, surprisingly few studies have focused on the genetic consequences of urbanisation for amphibians. With the global rate of urbanisation set to steadily increase, and its recognition as a key threatening process to amphibians, the application of genetic techniques will be an important component of conservation planning for these animals. This thesis investigates the conservation genetics of the Growling Grass Frog, Litoria raniformis, around Melbourne, Australia. This species has declined significantly since the late 1970s, largely due to habitat loss and fragmentation, drought and disease. Remnant populations around Melbourne occur in four main regions, three of which are marked for urban growth, causing further loss, degradation and fragmentation of habitat for L. raniformis. The aim of this thesis was to assess the genetic structure and diversity of remnant populations of L. raniformis across Melbourne. There were four main objectives: 1. Assess four different genetic sampling techniques for amphibians, using a multi-criteria decision framework and L. raniformis as a case study. 2. Document the genetic structure and diversity of L. raniformis across Melbourne's urban fringe, using mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and microsatellites. 3. Investigate the population genetic structure of L. raniformis in the northern region of urbanising Melbourne and develop a model of the landscape determinants of gene flow for the species. 4. Undertake a Bayesian metapopulation viability analysis for L. raniformis, incorporating estimates of gene flow to define population connectivity. The thesis concludes by outlining directions for further research on the conservation genetics of the Growling Grass Frog and its management.

Download or read book Frogs of Victoria written by Nick Clemann and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amphibians are one of the world’s most rapidly declining fauna groups. In an era of devastating climate change, habitat destruction and irreplaceable loss of biological diversity, it has never been more important to have effective resources for identifying and managing wildlife. Tapping into the deep knowledge of the best frog experts in south-eastern Australia, Frogs of Victoria not only provides the tools to identify Victorian frogs – including keys, photographs and comparative information on similar species – it also presents detailed information on their biology, habitats, status and threats. Importantly, the authors also detail the urgent actions required to prevent further loss of amphibian diversity in Victoria. Including stunning images from some of Australia’s finest wildlife photographers, Frogs of Victoria is an authoritative resource for ecologists, land managers, conservationists and all who are fascinated by frogs.

Download or read book Growling Grass Frog Masterplan for Melbourne s Growth Corridors written by Victoria. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Habitat of the Growling Grass Frog Litoria Rainformis written by Simon Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Frogs in the Grass written by Marion Shadbolt and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Growling Grass Frog Habitat Design Standards written by Victoria. Department of Environment, Land Water and Planninhg and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Keeping Frogs written by Mark Davidson and published by ABK Publications. This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book on frogs takes a look at a broad number of frog species. It covers a range of topics that include general husbandry to handling and breeding frogs.

Download or read book Spotted Grass Frog written by Greg Pyers and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These delightful books for junior to middle primary students take a close look at the life cycles of a selection of native Australian animals. Each book covers the main stages in the animal's life as well as looking at its habitat features, diet, habits and predators. Also included are a distribution map, a page of 'animal facts', a timeline of the various stages and a glossary and index. Suitable for 4-8 year olds.

Download or read book Dams to Habitat written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Field Guide to Frogs of Western Australia written by M J Tyloer and published by Western Australian Museum. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western Australia is home to more than one third of the known frog species in Australia and new ones are still being discovered. This guide presents up to date information on all species, including their distribution and habitat — including the cane toad, which has just arrived in the state. The book also features extensive colour photographs and location maps to assist identification.

Download or read book A Field Guide to Australian Frogs written by John Barker and published by Surrey Beatty and Sons. This book was released on 1995 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies over 200 species of Australia's diverse frog fauna, and is illustrated with colour photographs, line diagrams and detailed distribution maps.

Download or read book The Southern Bell Frog Story written by Helen P. Waudby and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Frogs of Western Australia written by Michael J. Tyler and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised edition of a field guide, first published in 1984, describes 94 species of frogs found in WA, and gives details of breeding biology, distribution and habitat. Designed for both experienced naturalists and beginners, it includes 72 colour photographs and more than 30 diagrams to aid in identification. Includes references and an index of common names. The authors are authorities on amphibians and are highly experienced in collection, photographing and studying frogs.

Download or read book Building Frog Friendly Gardens written by Ken Aplin and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When did you last see a frog in your garden? Sadly, for many people. The answer is 'never' or 'many years ago'. Building Frog Friendly Gardens reveals that it does not have to be this way. This simple, practical, step-by-step guide to encouraging frogs to visit, live and breed in our gardens and at our schools shows that if enough people are willing to change our environments, frogs can be brought back into the suburbs and into our daily lives. The book also provides a wealth of information about frogs, their biology and habits, their food and their predators, and much more.

Download or read book Frogwatch Field Guide to Victorian Frogs written by Jean-Marc Hero and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "first comprehensive guide and is intended as a friendly and professional means by which any Victorian frog may be easily identified.

Download or read book Violence on a Smaller Order written by M. S. Holm and published by Sentry Books. This book was released on 2024-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two million frogs become anatomical specimens each year. This book tells the story of one of them. Captured from a canal in western Mexico, a female Forrer's grass frog narrates its transcontinental journey to a laboratory classroom in Maine. A gritty memoir of anuran sacrifice, VIOLENCE ON A SMALLER ORDER chronicles the natural history and scientific contributions of Rana (Lithobates) forreri, the most widely used animal for biological study in schools today.