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Reptiles and AmphibiansIn this issue, we feature reptiles and amphibians, not-so-cuddly but nevertheless fascinating members of the animal kingdom, including Alligator mississippiensis, the American Alligator. The alligator's more commonly encountered reptile relatives include turtles,lizards, and snakes, while amphibians common to our area include frogs and toads. |
DFW Herpetological SocietyDo you like to search for and/or collect reptiles and amphibians? DFWHS is a non-profit society whose membership is open to anyone, professional or amateur, with an interest in reptiles and amphibians. In addition to regular meetings, the group's activities include opportunities to participate in field trips and herp surveys.
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Citizen Science Frogs, toads, and other amphibians are not only interesting to observe, but also an important barometer of the health of environments we share with these and other inhabitants of our natural world. Texas Parks and Wildlife's program Texas Nature Trackers: Texas Amphibian Watch offers an opportunity to participate in important scientific research involving the Amphibia class of the animal kingdom.
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Alligators - Secretive NeighborsAlthough sightings of alligators in the Dallas area may be relatively infrequent, alligators' range in Texas extends into DFW. Within the Metroplex, a small population (15-25 "gators") resides at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. Captive specimens of herp species occurring in Texas may be viewed at the Dallas Zoo Herpetarium. Also, check out the "Snakes of Texas" exhibit at Texas Discovery Gardens, featuring 16 native snake species.
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Turtles, tortoises and terrapins : a natural history
by Ronald I. Orenstein
"Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins explains the astonishing ways turtles cope with their environment, explores the debate on their origins and describes the latest discoveries about their often surprising lives .... Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins explores the threats face around the world. on land and sea, and the efforts being made to conserve them. Fostering awareness about these unique and threatened creatures is among the main goals of this book." -- Dust jacket wrap
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Texas snakes : a field guide
by James Ray Dixon
"Field guide to all snake species in Texas with a color photo, range map, and information on identifying characteristics and behavior for each snake"--Provided by publisher
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