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Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania

A Complete Guide to Species of Conservation Concern

edited by Michael A. Steele, Margaret C. Brittingham, Timothy J. Maret, and Joseph F. Merritt

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This review of Pennsylvania's conservation efforts is the first book to focus exclusively on the state's vertebrates of concern.

The 133 species of reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals discussed in this book are Pennsylvania's most vulnerable terrestrial vertebrates. Each species is described in a full account that details basic biology and includes photographs and range maps. The accompanying narratives focus on conservation priorities, research needs, and management recommendations. Featuring information compiled from a broad array of sources and by contributors who are recognized...

This review of Pennsylvania's conservation efforts is the first book to focus exclusively on the state's vertebrates of concern.

The 133 species of reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals discussed in this book are Pennsylvania's most vulnerable terrestrial vertebrates. Each species is described in a full account that details basic biology and includes photographs and range maps. The accompanying narratives focus on conservation priorities, research needs, and management recommendations. Featuring information compiled from a broad array of sources and by contributors who are recognized authorities on their respective species, this volume is a model for wildlife conservation across much of the northeastern United States.

A road map that reveals the Keystone State's most sensitive species and what can be done to manage and conserve these important natural resources, Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania is a valuable tool for wildlife managers, conservationists, and naturalists.

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Lots of questions, but plenty of answers... If you want to become more informed about the rare animals of the Commonwealth... this book is for you.

Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania is a valuable tool for wildlife manangers, conservationists, and naturalists.

Highly recommended.

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Available
Trim Size
7
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10
Pages
528
ISBN
9780801895449
Illustration Description
135 b&w photos, 135 maps, 31 graphs
Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Conservation of Terrestrial Vertebrates: An Overview and Synthesis
Chapter 2. Wildlife Habitat: The Key to Abundance, Distribution, and Diversity
Chapter 3

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Conservation of Terrestrial Vertebrates: An Overview and Synthesis
Chapter 2. Wildlife Habitat: The Key to Abundance, Distribution, and Diversity
Chapter 3. Pennsylvania's Wildlife Action Plan
Chapter 4. The Amphibians and Reptiles
Chapter 5. The Birds
Chapter 6. The Mammals
Chapter 7. Critical and Emerging Issues in the Conservation of Terrestrial Vertebrates
Appendix
Literature Cited
Index

Author Bios
Michael A. Steele
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Michael A. Steele

Michael A. Steele is the H. Fenner Endowed Professor of Research Biology at Wilkes University. He is a coauthor of North American Tree Squirrels, Squirrels of the World, and Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania: A Complete Guide to Species of Conservation Concern.
Margaret C. Brittingham
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Margaret C. Brittingham

Margaret C. Brittingham is a professor of wildlife resources at Pennsylvania State University and a state Wildlife Extension Specialist. She chairs the Ornithological Technical Committee of the Pennsylvania Biological Survey.
Timothy J. Maret
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Timothy J. Maret

Timothy J. Maret is a professor of biology at Shippensburg University and chair of the Amphibian and Reptile Technical Committee of the Pennsylvania Biological Survey.
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Joseph F. Merritt, Ph.D.

Joseph F. Merritt is a professor of zoology at the University of Illinois and the author of Guide to the Mammals of Pennsylvania and Biology of Small Mammals.