This practical handbook of reptile field ecology and conservation
brings together a distinguished, international group of reptile
researchers to provide a state-of-the-art review of the many new
and exciting techniques used to study reptiles. The authors
describe ecological sampling techniques and how they are
implemented to monitor the conservation status and population
trends of snakes, lizards, tuatara, turtles, and crocodilians
throughout the world. Emphasis is placed on the extent of
statistical inference and the biases associated with different
techniques and analyses. The chapters focus on the application of
field research and data analysis for achieving an understanding of
reptile life history, population dynamics, movement patterns,
thermal ecology, conservation status, and the relationship between
reptiles and their environment. The book emphasises the need for
thorough planning, and demonstrates how a multi-dimensional
approach incorporates information related to morphology, genetics,
molecular biology, epidemiology, statistical modelling, animal
welfare, and biosecurity. Although accentuating field sampling,
sections on experimental applications in laboratories and zoos,
thermal ecology, genetics, landscape ecology, disease and
biosecurity, and management options are included. Much of this
information is scattered in the scientific literature or not
readily available, and the intention is to provide an affordable,
comprehensive synthesis for use by graduate students, researchers,
and practising conservationists worldwide.
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