Contributions to the Study of Heloderma Suspectum (Classic Reprint)
Contributions to the Study of Heloderma Suspectum (Classic Reprint)

Author: Robert Wilson Shufeldt

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-11-22

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780331705102

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Excerpt from Contributions to the Study of Heloderma Suspectum If you now suddenly check it, the animal quickly rears its body from the ground by straightening out its l1mbs, wheels about, Opens its mouth widely, snaps its tongue in and out, and gives vent to a threatening blowing sound. The whole aspect of the reptile, taking its great size into consideration, is now quite sufficient to keep the best of us at bay at first, and the moment it is let alone it takes the Opportunity to make off again, usually in another direction. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Partial Study of the Poison of Heloderma Suspectum (Cope)-The Gila Monster (Classic Reprint)
A Partial Study of the Poison of Heloderma Suspectum (Cope)-The Gila Monster (Classic Reprint)

Author: S. Weir. Mitchell

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2019-01-24

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 9780260219541

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Excerpt from A Partial Study of the Poison of Heloderma Suspectum (Cope)-The Gila Monster The specimen shown has eaten once since we have had him, but the Gila monster is said to live on bird eggs, and to eat daily of like food while in captivity. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards
Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards

Author: Daniel David Beck

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780520243576

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"This is the first comprehensive treatment of the biology of the Monstersauria in nearly 50 years, during which time our knowledge has increased dramatically. It gives the reader an unprecedented opportunity to understand the evolution, ecology, and behavior of gila monsters and beaded lizards, as well as insights into folklore, venom, and threats to the existence of these fabled animals."--William Cooper, Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne "Beck is the foremost authority on these animals and has published extensively on them. He provides a highly readable and fascinating summary of their biology."--Jonathan Campbell, author of Venomous Reptiles of Latin America

Escaping From Predators
Escaping From Predators

Author: William E. Cooper, Jr

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2015-05-28

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13: 1316368483

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When a predator attacks, prey are faced with a series of 'if', 'when' and 'how' escape decisions – these critical questions are the foci of this book. Cooper and Blumstein bring together a balance of theory and empirical research to summarise over fifty years of scattered research and benchmark current thinking in the rapidly expanding literature on the behavioural ecology of escaping. The book consolidates current and new behaviour models with taxonomically divided empirical chapters that demonstrate the application of escape theory to different groups. The chapters integrate behaviour with physiology, genetics and evolution to lead the reader through the complex decisions faced by prey during a predator attack, examining how these decisions interact with life history and individual variation. The chapter on best practice field methodology and the ideas for future research presented throughout, ensure this volume is practical as well as informative.

Temperature Biology of Animals
Temperature Biology of Animals

Author: Andrew Cossins

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 9400931271

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Temperature is one facet in the mosaic of physical and biotic factors that describes the niche of an animal. Ofthe physical factors it is ecologically the most important. for it is a factor that is all-pervasive and one that. in most environments. lacks spatial or temporal constancy. Evolution has produced a wide variety of adaptive strategies and tactics to exploit or deal with this variable environmental factor. The ease with which temperature can be measured. and controlled experimentally. together with its widespread influence on the affairs of animals. has understandably led to a large. dispersed literature. In spite of this no recent book provides a comprehensive treatment of the biology of animals in relation to temperature. Our intention in writing this book was to fill that gap. We hope we have provided a modern statement with a critical synthesis of this diverse field. which will be suitable and stimulating for both advanced undergraduate and post graduate students of biology. This book is emphatically not intended as a monographical review. as thermal biology is such a diverse. developed discipline that it could not be encompassed within the confines of a book of this size.

Venomous Reptiles and Their Toxins
Venomous Reptiles and Their Toxins

Author: Bryan Fry

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2015-05-13

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 0190297581

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Venom research and technology has advanced greatly, rapidly transforming our knowledge of reptile venoms. Research advances, like the development of molecular systematics, provide the framework necessary to reconstruct the evolutionary history of glands and fangs. Such research developments have expanded our understanding of venom's evolution and its usefulness in therapeutic development. The results of this punctuated toxin molecular evolutionary expansion include protein neofunctionalization. While these changes may impact antivenom efficacy, this molecular diversity also facilitates their usefulness in the development of novel drug therapies. Venomous Reptiles And Their Toxins brings together the world's leading toxinologists in this comprehensive study of the entire scope of reptile venoms, from clinical effects to evolution to drug design and development. The book contains detailed applied chapters on clinical care of the envenomed patient, ineffective traditional or modern remedies, occupational considerations involved in the maintenance of institutional venomous reptile collections, veterinary care for venomous reptiles and research methods used in venom research. This book also devotes a chapter to each toxin class found in reptile venoms, detailing the full trajectory of research on the peptide or protein in question. These chapters discuss each toxin's respective role in the envenomation process through to how each has been explored for their biomedical potential. This book is a unique resource for anyone working with venomous reptiles.